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 8247616 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 81690776 epoch_slot_no: 301976 block_no: 8247439 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 35062 time: 2023-01-09 09:37:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac7a8d159cddac0b7020e1e260241298c6b94b6fc85dc7165ce7944baaac67b2Block Operator
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