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 8244294 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 81621473 epoch_slot_no: 232673 block_no: 8244117 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 50487 time: 2023-01-08 14:22:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1b620f72afe7c68a1729eece3bf133a8bf001605dc20fdf13b968ed832271bcBlock Operator
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