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 8248316 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 81705386 epoch_slot_no: 316586 block_no: 8248139 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 5344 time: 2023-01-09 13:41:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d1fec684136cdc1bb90431b703e5e9be412302ebd267dbbbae2a152db102416Block Operator
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