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 8234376 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 81416959 epoch_slot_no: 28159 block_no: 8234199 slot_leader_id: 8234376 size: 60597 time: 2023-01-06 05:34:10 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86d61620773783280f6a10e9c4cf6f9fe1d240e26d3f026850560fbac6e707adBlock Operator
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