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 8248242 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 81703911 epoch_slot_no: 315111 block_no: 8248065 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 87063 time: 2023-01-09 13:16:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5442fbf7bcce16109e326ead8607ebbcf6a4439426f72a296f9c8462002eb20Block Operator
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