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 8248962 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 81718805 epoch_slot_no: 330005 block_no: 8248785 slot_leader_id: 7534995 size: 51098 time: 2023-01-09 17:24:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbbfa1d6db93e16f970f2e199b9c3d16d95ba9a703057de518956787d389b81cBlock Operator
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