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 8248879 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 81717006 epoch_slot_no: 328206 block_no: 8248702 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 19069 time: 2023-01-09 16:54:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40d4c98e6e4852ace8b4c41f3cd37fd18965e3f5ac1321ec831538ac00a21898Block Operator
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