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 8246888 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 81675711 epoch_slot_no: 286911 block_no: 8246711 slot_leader_id: 5014829 size: 86352 time: 2023-01-09 05:26:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9eef66f0d7825c0ac100f95d668eb35a9a56410e22723b64e27fea3ec7bb6a0Block Operator
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