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 8235966 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 81448506 epoch_slot_no: 59706 block_no: 8235789 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 58223 time: 2023-01-06 14:19:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x709d7de6e9b86b42c97a1a64c67fce705b7e87dec83fe2604fef898b7f4629feBlock Operator
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