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 8259107 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 81928285 epoch_slot_no: 107485 block_no: 8258930 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 51681 time: 2023-01-12 03:36:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2396d1d3fa08126e17d19540c7517bb4fdf538c219adb53efef959647ce268fBlock Operator
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