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 8234248 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 81414314 epoch_slot_no: 25514 block_no: 8234071 slot_leader_id: 7895044 size: 86260 time: 2023-01-06 04:50:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa80486402141c45177eae7a26ab36404ba85e8f5c221c3c4d53c38f0e5dcf9a3Block Operator
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