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 8248181 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 81702817 epoch_slot_no: 314017 block_no: 8248004 slot_leader_id: 6955959 size: 31532 time: 2023-01-09 12:58:28 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x763c770b0dae4a3686c334268da175f588298a86dfe437c73a546d2693388cf0Block Operator
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