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 8234260 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 81414601 epoch_slot_no: 25801 block_no: 8234083 slot_leader_id: 8234260 size: 77143 time: 2023-01-06 04:54:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x981098b495eee77774541c23a0773345482852126e204d8efe185ad9e80fdc17Block Operator
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