A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8257593 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 81896657 epoch_slot_no: 75857 block_no: 8257416 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 3571 time: 2023-01-11 18:49:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x574232c0a0efab2e5935639d5070a0aa738d9a5edbe2a34e456d384085418d68Block Operator
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