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 8242005 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 81574797 epoch_slot_no: 185997 block_no: 8241828 slot_leader_id: 5118137 size: 37241 time: 2023-01-08 01:24:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd7af7d64ffcffd6de781804eb8f0dfd0de6f64aa58231912c2139b763335477Block Operator
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