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 8241722 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 81568599 epoch_slot_no: 179799 block_no: 8241545 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 65003 time: 2023-01-07 23:41:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x612c399ad4053115199613b119bcc1a9e940b384ed742255d91dff01c9befb35Block Operator
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