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 8235043 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 81429688 epoch_slot_no: 40888 block_no: 8234866 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 19350 time: 2023-01-06 09:06:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x642f8dc66f6a2b00a912ebccceab4d7dc97c21240f030c2e38378faf6fecaa55Block Operator
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