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 8246577 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 81668668 epoch_slot_no: 279868 block_no: 8246400 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 62174 time: 2023-01-09 03:29:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bfd32b2e3c294c35eb90232a9df7e10ff2fc4cfead5213198660e502d5721ddBlock Operator
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