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 8242744 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 81590791 epoch_slot_no: 201991 block_no: 8242567 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 23029 time: 2023-01-08 05:51:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cf102f7b771745924ae8b8ffdebd7867decfe3bfb8660409c1483039f44ba12Block Operator
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