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 8257662 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 81898270 epoch_slot_no: 77470 block_no: 8257485 slot_leader_id: 7046945 size: 88454 time: 2023-01-11 19:16:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce44eff28f38ea55efaa248a6f7b9ca16c1541ebe62c672a3283503d4392ff88Block Operator
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