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 8236498 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 81459807 epoch_slot_no: 71007 block_no: 8236321 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 87610 time: 2023-01-06 17:28:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa14247aeb28478218c999bbcbe27cf7c19a1ab365a33907926ddfbb18691d9bfBlock Operator
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