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 8245604 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 81649062 epoch_slot_no: 260262 block_no: 8245427 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 88693 time: 2023-01-08 22:02:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5375dcb390ff0046ae22d9489733c774ce8b82499273002bed7cfd8cf6047e38Block Operator
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