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 8242343 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 81582276 epoch_slot_no: 193476 block_no: 8242166 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 81112 time: 2023-01-08 03:29:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x224068ac1514306394c09f91ee58cab76dd127e9b6557c9336c021d09bf528d8Block Operator
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