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 8257643 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 81897668 epoch_slot_no: 76868 block_no: 8257466 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 32084 time: 2023-01-11 19:05:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3419dcc85171f5d73dc8f03e1568ef1c8dae5fcdb302fc1cda69736db2733648Block Operator
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