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 8235977 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 81448704 epoch_slot_no: 59904 block_no: 8235800 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 40814 time: 2023-01-06 14:23:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1643d84806dd66961072c10bd058cd7609cfb4e2cc71df1d1e5393d942b4b09aBlock Operator
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