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 8240525 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 81543796 epoch_slot_no: 154996 block_no: 8240348 slot_leader_id: 5449520 size: 58877 time: 2023-01-07 16:48:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x326a7c785b84625ab89fbb4f480fa4a8cd95f613e605d79c0b8b867326653e95Block Operator
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