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 8230887 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 81345511 epoch_slot_no: 388711 block_no: 8230710 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 53461 time: 2023-01-05 09:43:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06eb9f2c49cb30ed06b9fd4c4026b313c4a16c84e6fbbb63a367f305f4f0238eBlock Operator
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