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 8232509 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 81378260 epoch_slot_no: 421460 block_no: 8232332 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 2654 time: 2023-01-05 18:49:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e80ef948521f06677afbe215d4bd3aab82fcce8b866e1935661482a9ff873a9Block Operator
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