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 8247878 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 81696000 epoch_slot_no: 307200 block_no: 8247701 slot_leader_id: 6354417 size: 77121 time: 2023-01-09 11:04:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe9a0e41437297bc85fadf0925fba75220c9fc03b9c374329ee7eaa53f532a62Block Operator
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