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 8231137 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 81350232 epoch_slot_no: 393432 block_no: 8230960 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 21945 time: 2023-01-05 11:02:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc84abef424b085511d3b2ef63318e241cb9a01a2f5e4af3009f6064f572ad60aBlock Operator
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