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 8242945 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 81594626 epoch_slot_no: 205826 block_no: 8242768 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 24452 time: 2023-01-08 06:55:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fff14c484df7076c32736c1c6e216d9df9e8e547fcfbce39a4488f5b91c36eeBlock Operator
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