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 8240092 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 81534322 epoch_slot_no: 145522 block_no: 8239915 slot_leader_id: 4956933 size: 26757 time: 2023-01-07 14:10:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2688b0749583f79ae333720b8bc6c3117f722df99abc281676684d18c965395Block Operator
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