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 8249394 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 81727643 epoch_slot_no: 338843 block_no: 8249217 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 84182 time: 2023-01-09 19:52:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x896658f2b9949f4a8bd70c8db1ba5f87c3e354cdbcb9aee48104e241ad94a394Block Operator
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