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 8248397 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 81707406 epoch_slot_no: 318606 block_no: 8248220 slot_leader_id: 4622326 size: 79090 time: 2023-01-09 14:14:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ddc4e602f3b3fdde5726bd4884e761585253cc28fa5ca06a59c9dcbfdb9a3baBlock Operator
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