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 8247630 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 81691060 epoch_slot_no: 302260 block_no: 8247453 slot_leader_id: 8228226 size: 3304 time: 2023-01-09 09:42:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x984258406591abc40428ef068f6c486aa8d41525765390696c1650e815f1d7d3Block Operator
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