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 8241694 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 81568188 epoch_slot_no: 179388 block_no: 8241517 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 87007 time: 2023-01-07 23:34:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ca71143a80326cf65131bd8bc82df83b62412551f86cb731cd112f72c4591e3Block Operator
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