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 8234579 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 81420978 epoch_slot_no: 32178 block_no: 8234402 slot_leader_id: 5152360 size: 58024 time: 2023-01-06 06:41:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6172985ae5020d18cf033f25c6eb10d585eddd95f79ce8a162960cfd4271dfc1Block Operator
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