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 8240991 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 81552881 epoch_slot_no: 164081 block_no: 8240814 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 86192 time: 2023-01-07 19:19:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7f080dd1fd160eda0c1cdaaeefbfa7645bb9779a8266f9cb1c793a8478041fbBlock Operator
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