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 8234445 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 81418407 epoch_slot_no: 29607 block_no: 8234268 slot_leader_id: 5018762 size: 58204 time: 2023-01-06 05:58:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf237a594aa4a995fdff42390a0f10a9680f394e32628cc7bb19d46ef15a85157Block Operator
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