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 8249315 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 81725955 epoch_slot_no: 337155 block_no: 8249138 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 74925 time: 2023-01-09 19:24:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabd6fce43f0377c15d6a85c066f03b18a87fdbd38c55c70ece1e16c279f52945Block Operator
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