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 8231167 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 81350744 epoch_slot_no: 393944 block_no: 8230990 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 9459 time: 2023-01-05 11:10:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1834a3a2877ff502daeff0a0a0faae68efa0ec3eb242071eac3c61f2c3dd0a3dBlock Operator
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