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 8248657 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 81712476 epoch_slot_no: 323676 block_no: 8248480 slot_leader_id: 4821636 size: 41468 time: 2023-01-09 15:39:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ecf2690ac93bf31b42d7a8145915b30aa60968e94925b1be6d7a52e92131a97Block Operator
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