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 8247343 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 81685169 epoch_slot_no: 296369 block_no: 8247166 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 6840 time: 2023-01-09 08:04:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x468b40fe2259671c3f2e00a6c9a42b18aa381fa2eb668aa641e490d473031c11Block Operator
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