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 8248720 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 81713896 epoch_slot_no: 325096 block_no: 8248543 slot_leader_id: 8110381 size: 7301 time: 2023-01-09 16:03:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x515a4c4fec2e4771778f16eb2772ebef8ca17d4504f70a0af395abc8e4dde7afBlock Operator
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