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 8244735 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 81630574 epoch_slot_no: 241774 block_no: 8244558 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 85174 time: 2023-01-08 16:54:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77d35824d52b23a4a6009db85d34a2cba8b5910953817cab432936460b9323d5Block Operator
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