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 8235063 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 81430047 epoch_slot_no: 41247 block_no: 8234886 slot_leader_id: 6531556 size: 53455 time: 2023-01-06 09:12:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6a25675e2d15bc03c9f8c4a7546d7afcc8df97defaa292b143eb68f4689d41bBlock Operator
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