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 8244684 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 81629358 epoch_slot_no: 240558 block_no: 8244507 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 31054 time: 2023-01-08 16:34:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94d3c01ac765d4e9cbf697043db68ad703c58eb60a2c003ce01270ef5c0e4dd2Block Operator
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