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 8258296 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 81911954 epoch_slot_no: 91154 block_no: 8258119 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 50149 time: 2023-01-11 23:04:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2098ff420d05115537c64ae9b2165261c70e61c4d6564c71a1a9382e567013d5Block Operator
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