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 8248693 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 81713346 epoch_slot_no: 324546 block_no: 8248516 slot_leader_id: 8167285 size: 87718 time: 2023-01-09 15:53:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf994cb5ee7f03d5db19abf2c42553422d55c4a9e82becf92dc23593006324c5bBlock Operator
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