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 8249584 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 81731416 epoch_slot_no: 342616 block_no: 8249407 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 9098 time: 2023-01-09 20:55:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea8642d0ca524046939b41d7a31fe14045c908fa3af2afe3822c12085d75328cBlock Operator
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