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 8243135 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 81598270 epoch_slot_no: 209470 block_no: 8242958 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 47908 time: 2023-01-08 07:56:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d381af76142d94cc0a4d10a87906a9e2da5bb446649b0b17d7da2453a071759Block Operator
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