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 8259274 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 81931404 epoch_slot_no: 110604 block_no: 8259097 slot_leader_id: 5449520 size: 17533 time: 2023-01-12 04:28:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cf24ddd14dafa82b5d1c6fbf99616a5d91c776c2f6a74c46447328e17a1fe9eBlock Operator
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