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 8243975 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 81615149 epoch_slot_no: 226349 block_no: 8243798 slot_leader_id: 4597919 size: 86896 time: 2023-01-08 12:37:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b55dd8ec1b9e40a2647a2f348fe4906b27b0f586544dda3379c27033b34beb8Block Operator
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