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 8230388 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 81335652 epoch_slot_no: 378852 block_no: 8230211 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 38293 time: 2023-01-05 06:59:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9540521a516ce94dc541133a32e6ffc19aac56828072314a0586b1381eeb8fc7Block Operator
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