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 8236116 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 81451989 epoch_slot_no: 63189 block_no: 8235939 slot_leader_id: 4671535 size: 15945 time: 2023-01-06 15:18:00 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7c6374292a1791c4127e7255948422b2c5a5faaf937710216e8a2192407e5abBlock Operator
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