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 8246678 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 81670797 epoch_slot_no: 281997 block_no: 8246501 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 76319 time: 2023-01-09 04:04:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e4c4490f347e2afb9e1d93035b60f6e2ad5dfa14fca8b60864cf75f6830a745Block Operator
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