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 8248855 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 81716526 epoch_slot_no: 327726 block_no: 8248678 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 38641 time: 2023-01-09 16:46:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33396b99841ebb6489b00ff4479a46cd98c879a427240ada55472a7b4bf5b659Block Operator
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