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 8244874 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 81633860 epoch_slot_no: 245060 block_no: 8244697 slot_leader_id: 6096969 size: 88717 time: 2023-01-08 17:49:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d88eb20964e5ed5f54dd805a848f4835f69415f2ce7a5c4823aa1f5ce6ef3a5Block Operator
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