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 8240276 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 81538526 epoch_slot_no: 149726 block_no: 8240099 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 79737 time: 2023-01-07 15:20:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x519280ab59b4156f83e16c8a368c2d7beeca50cd574cbf6fc829ee1d390cc462Block Operator
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