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 8246361 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 81664527 epoch_slot_no: 275727 block_no: 8246184 slot_leader_id: 5229202 size: 87172 time: 2023-01-09 02:20:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58558dc082691cd729f5a0a587742ca5bd3679d7db03c1c0394aa75e81e117deBlock Operator
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