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 8246649 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 81670048 epoch_slot_no: 281248 block_no: 8246472 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 88543 time: 2023-01-09 03:52:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbcaf9d632f446b04f1781955c28e065585bd9254009b125c3210a0a99c02b96Block Operator
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