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 8249675 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 81733061 epoch_slot_no: 344261 block_no: 8249498 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 71454 time: 2023-01-09 21:22:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x507cd0e89598d47634b57e4c7fd7e63a38117fb9737b0d16f98005e20415638fBlock Operator
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