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 8246004 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 81657695 epoch_slot_no: 268895 block_no: 8245827 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 52533 time: 2023-01-09 00:26:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95d581a21309775d82b12467874bdb886e5b0fdbb386da8b9e0eebdc3b71d71cBlock Operator
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