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 8257713 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 81899241 epoch_slot_no: 78441 block_no: 8257536 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 45739 time: 2023-01-11 19:32:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15763dcbed2d006a2d88732023d0a8251d98b5afb8af88a72ebba7429c15a95dBlock Operator
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