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 8243910 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 81613489 epoch_slot_no: 224689 block_no: 8243733 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 52312 time: 2023-01-08 12:09:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a5417174e6a625fc891db83196faaf79ee32b41f6d97678293a8c36c69d2d3aBlock Operator
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