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 8236473 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 81459427 epoch_slot_no: 70627 block_no: 8236296 slot_leader_id: 7750587 size: 87450 time: 2023-01-06 17:21:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b50fc56685ab51b02c6dff6f55617268a1efcdc3269e094f458f02cbb3c6a27Block Operator
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