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 8248865 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 81716787 epoch_slot_no: 327987 block_no: 8248688 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 87477 time: 2023-01-09 16:51:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f75e8ef5ed525d6508cccd2bde73c041717632a8119fb38493542a2a7fc6b3fBlock Operator
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