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 8245446 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 81645709 epoch_slot_no: 256909 block_no: 8245269 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 51770 time: 2023-01-08 21:06:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x165e19b45112e2724979fc9fa245e9f5df3f7183a89b926b9f106d40f0716b95Block Operator
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