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 8247894 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 81696321 epoch_slot_no: 307521 block_no: 8247717 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 14310 time: 2023-01-09 11:10:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b255079bee77f357ee64ca1df7e0b84c29841e85797f2f8de8cdcb49a4be3b7Block Operator
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