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 8248766 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 81714761 epoch_slot_no: 325961 block_no: 8248589 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 80192 time: 2023-01-09 16:17:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1804109e4d270c61bbf73e4c1236b52c9b9c4014f7d9e7203616268ce08f93cbBlock Operator
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