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 8245741 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 81652325 epoch_slot_no: 263525 block_no: 8245564 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 35301 time: 2023-01-08 22:56:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90d5761afb8cc6131a00c1278c76ba4db3c2c200981aa8ea0ba8b768591b08c2Block Operator
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