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 8242274 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 81580271 epoch_slot_no: 191471 block_no: 8242097 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 73050 time: 2023-01-08 02:56:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4021b1b95ac565f293025c965f5ec544cad1cd0ea7c0696b98a2333e4068a142Block Operator
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