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 8246366 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 81664597 epoch_slot_no: 275797 block_no: 8246189 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 33501 time: 2023-01-09 02:21:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd76f9ca95a64e26b717b13e8fdaf8a4294659688e41a73052d9902e30c9bf70eBlock Operator
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