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 8243018 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 81596038 epoch_slot_no: 207238 block_no: 8242841 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 71105 time: 2023-01-08 07:18:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0e97b72ea9e80819605d6f5cd0e36feb499555a7abdc0935352ce70cf0e80e0Block Operator
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