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 8248916 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 81717772 epoch_slot_no: 328972 block_no: 8248739 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 82323 time: 2023-01-09 17:07:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a97c83ecc50dfbd773ecc7d0f20a7ec488d25edf9b9b891e62021166ad69ca8Block Operator
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