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 8245621 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 81649567 epoch_slot_no: 260767 block_no: 8245444 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 86577 time: 2023-01-08 22:10:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c568365001c6d7d63a02f76dbbe5be0bf31a22470bbb97d12ac47d91392d86bBlock Operator
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