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 8234532 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 81420183 epoch_slot_no: 31383 block_no: 8234355 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 17941 time: 2023-01-06 06:27:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe05d1ed5b29381a46272d6e5114a267cbeb743a9b2bd0996b7ac90e92f8ebed2Block Operator
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