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 8257718 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 81899374 epoch_slot_no: 78574 block_no: 8257541 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 63569 time: 2023-01-11 19:34:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff2a217f5344dac8d2d2d15ef0af058cba1ec6ec88a36a8a66d34480ad2a87f6Block Operator
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