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 8245199 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 81640063 epoch_slot_no: 251263 block_no: 8245022 slot_leader_id: 6207674 size: 88292 time: 2023-01-08 19:32:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc50876d10b00c816f97c86a2a29051ac19caa55a2a12d91d66c397967ad7ea0Block Operator
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