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 8240706 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 81547560 epoch_slot_no: 158760 block_no: 8240529 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 83216 time: 2023-01-07 17:50:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x083bb2934a7ec8559cd49eff3a552b8500188b50d0ddc46b7848515837eb84acBlock Operator
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