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 8248958 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 81718712 epoch_slot_no: 329912 block_no: 8248781 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 43883 time: 2023-01-09 17:23:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d1198799743df37b39839753a5c91f7ee3cd5b9c48456a8bbc3ff9d78c2016dBlock Operator
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