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 8232218 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 81372559 epoch_slot_no: 415759 block_no: 8232041 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 29313 time: 2023-01-05 17:14:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x257beac82e803ebbaa96da7705e78d095e32a6007463a30085f9fed2bf7a9f6dBlock Operator
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