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 8245216 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 81640416 epoch_slot_no: 251616 block_no: 8245039 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 64187 time: 2023-01-08 19:38:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4edc6351bd2a2480ec8c049f5a129e166176569cfafe694bf984f02d6df0c40Block Operator
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