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 8247614 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 81690731 epoch_slot_no: 301931 block_no: 8247437 slot_leader_id: 5108090 size: 27067 time: 2023-01-09 09:37:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4422091b20445c9ecafcba061b2a791030fcb892c6d980dc67891bc72f4435edBlock Operator
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