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 8248528 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 81709837 epoch_slot_no: 321037 block_no: 8248351 slot_leader_id: 7377133 size: 87546 time: 2023-01-09 14:55:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7971fc0c86d0c6da1d4fcd405d034061617dfb2a953445852ae2667594111fb7Block Operator
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