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 8246702 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 81671244 epoch_slot_no: 282444 block_no: 8246525 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 43974 time: 2023-01-09 04:12:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfc53c32f7c76ed4491d11de0ce127ac49be4cfc38114b4c9560b8193178d7dcBlock Operator
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