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 8257895 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 81903183 epoch_slot_no: 82383 block_no: 8257718 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 80218 time: 2023-01-11 20:37:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ae0a6710f995d9f6fd2ce14441f11d27dfb1a133eeaef9d5831696ad1f1a371Block Operator
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