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 8248439 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 81708395 epoch_slot_no: 319595 block_no: 8248262 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 79696 time: 2023-01-09 14:31:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2b5a30f092000c88629510f8e1fd1eebb118f563641cea54863893a5c1c7333Block Operator
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