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 8248629 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 81711866 epoch_slot_no: 323066 block_no: 8248452 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 86285 time: 2023-01-09 15:29:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb243096bc47990a430e81844333c4721eda0ec2130f1b1f96016700452b9300Block Operator
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