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 8257652 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 81898006 epoch_slot_no: 77206 block_no: 8257475 slot_leader_id: 4573799 size: 76074 time: 2023-01-11 19:11:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa52e33bdbd2a3e73a2c132c8ac38c6d4e8189551cb3131a511a382439ce697faBlock Operator
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