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 8246281 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 81662905 epoch_slot_no: 274105 block_no: 8246104 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 74685 time: 2023-01-09 01:53:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6399273c40fcb2cc68a561c71ba16a6c1ebed255fd2948f95bf4c04d7ba4e68dBlock Operator
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