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 8240314 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 81539383 epoch_slot_no: 150583 block_no: 8240137 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 70713 time: 2023-01-07 15:34:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce7a307756b5986279b9793749f5da4abef90f0c43cc9d87ae0fd0e01354b906Block Operator
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