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 8247326 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 81684895 epoch_slot_no: 296095 block_no: 8247149 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 1899 time: 2023-01-09 07:59:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x351ae2c98b967fbd0f4d6776caf9dcba475798e714dd3fa2962794728f95755eBlock Operator
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