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 8247468 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 81687509 epoch_slot_no: 298709 block_no: 8247291 slot_leader_id: 6436344 size: 31077 time: 2023-01-09 08:43:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f00551469d2c6e25691e795ebecc50053a53b75c34437901a884f54aa987998Block Operator
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