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 8257958 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 81904440 epoch_slot_no: 83640 block_no: 8257781 slot_leader_id: 4559410 size: 36518 time: 2023-01-11 20:58:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29298addecb078fd96466fbbbf0033d6c7254e7a3a72576514400e7459d28d7bBlock Operator
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