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 8243887 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 81613055 epoch_slot_no: 224255 block_no: 8243710 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 24012 time: 2023-01-08 12:02:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x018c69176a078e0e95934f96e9cbd4e3e399f8dc2c063c9ed9ced1e96151a924Block Operator
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