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 8245178 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 81639596 epoch_slot_no: 250796 block_no: 8245001 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 46301 time: 2023-01-08 19:24:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4050ed3a4e71eaf0e6310c1a84d3b92f849389898f70d4c128bbf6013dc61e88Block Operator
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