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 8230737 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 81342785 epoch_slot_no: 385985 block_no: 8230560 slot_leader_id: 8072145 size: 83692 time: 2023-01-05 08:57:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0df7e1a289b35aefa64a0e9f9ddbb2c98d904eae9daa07a1734f23467bf66e19Block Operator
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