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 8241316 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 81560010 epoch_slot_no: 171210 block_no: 8241139 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 85569 time: 2023-01-07 21:18:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe199f4f3bb9f65113215ffc37044f464a7888feaa641335331780530750fd00Block Operator
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