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 8248847 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 81716319 epoch_slot_no: 327519 block_no: 8248670 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 26347 time: 2023-01-09 16:43:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2bfc249e6d8d91ed2755350b0aea5fae33c301dba483c0bf79de1ba3d206694Block Operator
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