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 8246234 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 81662087 epoch_slot_no: 273287 block_no: 8246057 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 38221 time: 2023-01-09 01:39:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x788e61fa8ebc911b6bb76b568d7754f2fca01fba839369cd36abe4c10c57eeb4Block Operator
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