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 8252698 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 81796322 epoch_slot_no: 407522 block_no: 8252521 slot_leader_id: 4584155 size: 38260 time: 2023-01-10 14:56:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x733db60b2a291802468e3720f613b4c9b2ca3a927a65b7c3212196748e7fee18Block Operator
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