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 8246478 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 81666660 epoch_slot_no: 277860 block_no: 8246301 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 22436 time: 2023-01-09 02:55:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24e2ec20518c8c4ea8a2a5fba4f04a797afbcd2d636b301aa0419746cedb7748Block Operator
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