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 8230478 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 81337361 epoch_slot_no: 380561 block_no: 8230301 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 32585 time: 2023-01-05 07:27:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4e9cf86db0391cfe303f0f4ee3d6f281f358a72646b889a9b1a66ab66b74866Block Operator
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