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 8257948 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 81904257 epoch_slot_no: 83457 block_no: 8257771 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 23432 time: 2023-01-11 20:55:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03b7cb98c36bad13a5a11736db972a9ed1a0a485aa80a4be83b34eca85d22172Block Operator
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