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 8246532 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 81667790 epoch_slot_no: 278990 block_no: 8246355 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 17731 time: 2023-01-09 03:14:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd08e003cca4a9c7a3fe756227f5cb3cceb00761ee1d7493ca8599ecf329c78cBlock Operator
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