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 8241788 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 81569974 epoch_slot_no: 181174 block_no: 8241611 slot_leader_id: 5096947 size: 88019 time: 2023-01-08 00:04:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5fb44d995d4fbb51dd768fe858895e94cca2df113fb1cc492a0177c83e089c8Block Operator
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