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 8235276 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 81434150 epoch_slot_no: 45350 block_no: 8235099 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 63659 time: 2023-01-06 10:20:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd514a8f282a2dc53ca9ee5b02f1fdc8f5bcaa4193621d10f8ba95f29f4b6626cBlock Operator
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