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 8242911 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 81594020 epoch_slot_no: 205220 block_no: 8242734 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 34647 time: 2023-01-08 06:45:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9c9b89b3c8943fbeb1db68e0679f115a4113987a455ca9e4e486cd9c2fa9020Block Operator
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