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 8246038 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 81658496 epoch_slot_no: 269696 block_no: 8245861 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 43874 time: 2023-01-09 00:39:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3122ff458ac29dd29a4b90a16725575a877830d7a7f5615c163b3dcd7fdfa34Block Operator
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