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 8241086 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 81555070 epoch_slot_no: 166270 block_no: 8240909 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 88813 time: 2023-01-07 19:56:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9028b7434362f452502600b33ef5f781b682c787f9dc105020ee308f2a599439Block Operator
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