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 8236358 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 81457219 epoch_slot_no: 68419 block_no: 8236181 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 54274 time: 2023-01-06 16:45:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec9301351db9cb4086183dfbae5d92b50264e182358093101327ce8f566af7b1Block Operator
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