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 8248076 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 81700525 epoch_slot_no: 311725 block_no: 8247899 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 67172 time: 2023-01-09 12:20:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecc5560070f93160782686b23154c1c7751888d4f838afd84062d62372a00de7Block Operator
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