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 8235377 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 81436136 epoch_slot_no: 47336 block_no: 8235200 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 86377 time: 2023-01-06 10:53:47 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x113a8691be6b0d6d618923645ebcde7d5fa46ab4dfc8a0f5df65db7aa4a9cadbBlock Operator
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