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 8259308 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 81932053 epoch_slot_no: 111253 block_no: 8259131 slot_leader_id: 7251536 size: 34515 time: 2023-01-12 04:39:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaffd962a2364233f96ea73ac3a4c5f0900c8463eae9c2c379769eaef914e9a8aBlock Operator
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