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 8240714 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 81547667 epoch_slot_no: 158867 block_no: 8240537 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 49319 time: 2023-01-07 17:52:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a93ed7f8638ee426acbe8cb64fb75b9d501906a14f21263d60d2be059b4b3e6Block Operator
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