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 8258095 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 81907420 epoch_slot_no: 86620 block_no: 8257918 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 18323 time: 2023-01-11 21:48:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf43a78edcdfd31b60d19e692e4c4bfd2a9eed23b7adc218133ade98000792f0Block Operator
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