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 8241401 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 81561735 epoch_slot_no: 172935 block_no: 8241224 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 81852 time: 2023-01-07 21:47:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc74fe44e3f2cd78dbea268597f7ed8edee517b854c051d63a4deef4a4a98e3d1Block Operator
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