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 8259931 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 81944491 epoch_slot_no: 123691 block_no: 8259754 slot_leader_id: 5974295 size: 6339 time: 2023-01-12 08:06:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd47056a96cea1d8676e435d740c3b824a7d1e2bc75ffe2211158367a80d7b35Block Operator
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