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 8258182 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 81909400 epoch_slot_no: 88600 block_no: 8258005 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 88724 time: 2023-01-11 22:21:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8b69b3efefed2181c4251e7628b1b583ebcda0e440faba6c5dbb4140d471e22Block Operator
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