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 8258762 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 81921732 epoch_slot_no: 100932 block_no: 8258585 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 81166 time: 2023-01-12 01:47:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3974fea1f908ad06cda78e9c1fbbe100e5e133ec538b1e6c858838d0d17351c4Block Operator
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