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 8240284 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 81538761 epoch_slot_no: 149961 block_no: 8240107 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 41361 time: 2023-01-07 15:24:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7629411b5f38ac803284acc035a47f47f72cf76b18a09c0b0d9584f119e010faBlock Operator
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