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 8246041 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 81658598 epoch_slot_no: 269798 block_no: 8245864 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 47188 time: 2023-01-09 00:41:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85c7d7cbb727bcaae72b6d0ef448efb9d5ac600d9bd663bea953e68d7544d3b7Block Operator
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