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 8249556 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 81730882 epoch_slot_no: 342082 block_no: 8249379 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 12130 time: 2023-01-09 20:46:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb3c51b726aab1b8db81065b00dca4914990c92c368a0908dd27ba234c7d94e2Block Operator
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