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 8246304 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 81663329 epoch_slot_no: 274529 block_no: 8246127 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 87742 time: 2023-01-09 02:00:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e875b7185e4c03000389b216b49b335e1403a5edc0f678979b9038cb0cef7b7Block Operator
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