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 8230211 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 81331911 epoch_slot_no: 375111 block_no: 8230034 slot_leader_id: 7261263 size: 33619 time: 2023-01-05 05:56:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x373ceb0aa09c8d59ad5c47edc49839df2eb01f3aa9552c66850dd1a6a79a85ebBlock Operator
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