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 8248788 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 81715147 epoch_slot_no: 326347 block_no: 8248611 slot_leader_id: 7261263 size: 84496 time: 2023-01-09 16:23:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa33fba710ab8462dbc8e1dbb1478a346bc841bf7edc17efbd5d5e680e06849f0Block Operator
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