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 8246874 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 81675277 epoch_slot_no: 286477 block_no: 8246697 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 8648 time: 2023-01-09 05:19:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x177dba540656d42b08f5053350ada7d43a6a4ef76371dd97a72b61ad9b4fc247Block Operator
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