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 8243071 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 81597161 epoch_slot_no: 208361 block_no: 8242894 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 21198 time: 2023-01-08 07:37:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa20d7b3bbeac77488e800c873e4ce4fd9ebbe5f50a50e7a2000f666510283930Block Operator
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