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 8244869 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 81633718 epoch_slot_no: 244918 block_no: 8244692 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 60531 time: 2023-01-08 17:46:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6109e87f2d374ad618fb49e969b7ca699823a02f2ebd387a6c962ee995b6943Block Operator
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