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 8253024 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 81803115 epoch_slot_no: 414315 block_no: 8252847 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 55033 time: 2023-01-10 16:50:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x663e1825cd394a763ba536b4aec6c294f120d4d69d0ca2a73a3b3d03d57f8cc7Block Operator
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