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 8240268 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 81538312 epoch_slot_no: 149512 block_no: 8240091 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 88532 time: 2023-01-07 15:16:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bb2295fd50491e71a8e2ea4685d70a8beed2064bcc2a795963d8460ce145a48Block Operator
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