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 8285246 Details
Epoch: 388 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 82460479 epoch_slot_no: 207679 block_no: 8285069 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 50124 time: 2023-01-18 07:26:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16afd36dac4501ded66b7e747d9aa88df76b8bf8e000fa3e8f806ddf0c76763fBlock Operator
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