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 8248360 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 81706445 epoch_slot_no: 317645 block_no: 8248183 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 77114 time: 2023-01-09 13:58:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c0e01fb88d04c307d1f74fa029eda8ee09b12971afbd2ee82d5ca47db4bbcaaBlock Operator
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