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 8244918 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 230 slot_no: 81634834 epoch_slot_no: 246034 block_no: 8244741 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 87502 time: 2023-01-08 18:05:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04ed61e22ded14953551d026cc1e139b0f5e6983a8c2fefc0d43d178a31dcfb8Block Operator
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