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 8260025 Details
Epoch: 387 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 81946288 epoch_slot_no: 125488 block_no: 8259848 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 4378 time: 2023-01-12 08:36:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97aacc3e3754bb6b3b54f7d2f05a60594885e5a1690a267c4db09a0ee949ccc5Block Operator
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