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 8245704 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 81651742 epoch_slot_no: 262942 block_no: 8245527 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 3432 time: 2023-01-08 22:47:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f6a0e6e775300d68adb3111656f0bf83e7cb2f74824b3e352a18cd9b3f4806eBlock Operator
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