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 8248332 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 81705880 epoch_slot_no: 317080 block_no: 8248155 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 40541 time: 2023-01-09 13:49:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbd9ea43b41b7c75d23e4202b316b9e7d5caebcc8148b5d47c080f4bb5b6d82aBlock Operator
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