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 8249846 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 81736715 epoch_slot_no: 347915 block_no: 8249669 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 56629 time: 2023-01-09 22:23:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1efe426a10db71914cd7fae259bbd4e4c9dd4f783edf87c4bf0d7a38922fd98fBlock Operator
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