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 8257674 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 81898456 epoch_slot_no: 77656 block_no: 8257497 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 2213 time: 2023-01-11 19:19:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x443b2a6f13879e8fba14a20b357884512d18133b52206f05ed21c316fecd1524Block Operator
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