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 8248899 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 81717350 epoch_slot_no: 328550 block_no: 8248722 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 14990 time: 2023-01-09 17:00:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45da5ba0131062e2697d78afff5c82cf243107939c30aff3596361a6ba3ccd3bBlock Operator
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