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 8258168 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 81908952 epoch_slot_no: 88152 block_no: 8257991 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 39355 time: 2023-01-11 22:14:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12033107c7a7060e2436b6355112029bcb90e659184055e92173b7d8ac853a48Block Operator
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