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 8236578 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 81461362 epoch_slot_no: 72562 block_no: 8236401 slot_leader_id: 6403578 size: 64722 time: 2023-01-06 17:54:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9924d0207caeec43903b608d833a0e10e458c7074f3b2b95b575a8a2d49f6f4Block Operator
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