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 8233313 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 81395055 epoch_slot_no: 6255 block_no: 8233136 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 83425 time: 2023-01-05 23:29:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd44f9ba90d2c4da6147c74fb7798d9e98d782a6908e33ca979cd25f1c6d299b1Block Operator
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