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 8259619 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 81938092 epoch_slot_no: 117292 block_no: 8259442 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 22450 time: 2023-01-12 06:19:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4360d0765850c0c8e78abd1be3079d79cc3d0237a3e1d99eef7c885a8a2ff91fBlock Operator
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