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 8245978 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 81657226 epoch_slot_no: 268426 block_no: 8245801 slot_leader_id: 4555390 size: 88764 time: 2023-01-09 00:18:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3277745f579fa82ad13c16024fdd2493c0d0df6b8ed1a1e5723d82eca1e7391Block Operator
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