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 8235742 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 81443518 epoch_slot_no: 54718 block_no: 8235565 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 49633 time: 2023-01-06 12:56:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8702418660ab7235da80365e5824f7c5eee4462bffc73135e1ebeef16fd5c237Block Operator
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