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 8249146 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 81722771 epoch_slot_no: 333971 block_no: 8248969 slot_leader_id: 5654655 size: 51033 time: 2023-01-09 18:31:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e5ccdb8ea352678d6c211f438b27a83cf856182b98c03c7a3ed29f5b98bee42Block Operator
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