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 8240732 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 81548155 epoch_slot_no: 159355 block_no: 8240555 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 88102 time: 2023-01-07 18:00:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ef1c2481d4d1a66e8d803db96cea41a3b7a45027cf02f2ef545c7686acaafe0Block Operator
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