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 8236565 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 81461045 epoch_slot_no: 72245 block_no: 8236388 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 30560 time: 2023-01-06 17:48:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x560981fe324dd0983642fdef9bf5bfaf03b515de444b938a6bebc6299fc65eedBlock Operator
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