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 8231653 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 81360237 epoch_slot_no: 403437 block_no: 8231476 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 45798 time: 2023-01-05 13:48:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd8e423064dfa20dd50b99a5767e309566b1ad829e3a468683c954038f31b188Block Operator
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