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 8247304 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 81684576 epoch_slot_no: 295776 block_no: 8247127 slot_leader_id: 5564909 size: 76071 time: 2023-01-09 07:54:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8f6efa9eb4c410c5557c5180d91c956dd21c6a1805d1d4e1ba5e64d664146daBlock Operator
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