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 8248260 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 81704353 epoch_slot_no: 315553 block_no: 8248083 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 86217 time: 2023-01-09 13:24:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ca0968a3dbcf6817d25c0d324ce034f63370951267c2b1002a674a14c077308Block Operator
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