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 8257854 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 81902457 epoch_slot_no: 81657 block_no: 8257677 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 36846 time: 2023-01-11 20:25:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafa211158d8e4069a963f6d088c9f2bafb27003cdfd5564dbe333b8e43151a31Block Operator
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