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 8246571 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 81668521 epoch_slot_no: 279721 block_no: 8246394 slot_leader_id: 5491654 size: 52506 time: 2023-01-09 03:26:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31d2dee158bcbb193a0b9daa369fae0cd5125755b9b8f1f4a7431bd30c1d0ff8Block Operator
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