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 8242162 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 81578056 epoch_slot_no: 189256 block_no: 8241985 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 87767 time: 2023-01-08 02:19:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7bb7773812dedb30adb12375edcbb76743ea12bb9c7180ff65f35cf1c386e84Block Operator
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