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 8236497 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 81459787 epoch_slot_no: 70987 block_no: 8236320 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 86451 time: 2023-01-06 17:27:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf61dee2a49dea1e67d974731f2c8352e1b8691c939d0d30498bc7c3042bae72Block Operator
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