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 8242263 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 81580024 epoch_slot_no: 191224 block_no: 8242086 slot_leader_id: 6456084 size: 10842 time: 2023-01-08 02:51:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cec026793b821e63cf2c125c4044dfa4b06080989a5923ab4d938cadfa70a03Block Operator
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