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 8240899 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 81551071 epoch_slot_no: 162271 block_no: 8240722 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 74093 time: 2023-01-07 18:49:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x148b8db6d7dd61400590454403ac90aec7a9dfe43d9df3f5047e5b4edab6e272Block Operator
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