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 8236583 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 81461455 epoch_slot_no: 72655 block_no: 8236406 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 86067 time: 2023-01-06 17:55:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0505b0056588e0a467a04a5aca326660679aeeef1a6102e0f2c34f142f70ff20Block Operator
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