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 8240404 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 81541166 epoch_slot_no: 152366 block_no: 8240227 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 36880 time: 2023-01-07 16:04:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9df0cf65127a74150fc64b7fe30fe210cb4234ff39272c6394fa6e6847c220c8Block Operator
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