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 8240014 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 81532625 epoch_slot_no: 143825 block_no: 8239837 slot_leader_id: 4563161 size: 88795 time: 2023-01-07 13:41:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24919b9bf63aa6afbe300b37e02790aa4fffccf84d55c16c46bbb7817276973dBlock Operator
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