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 8236742 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 81464928 epoch_slot_no: 76128 block_no: 8236565 slot_leader_id: 7046819 size: 88714 time: 2023-01-06 18:53:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x406cdd9095779ec9f1221c448ce0ed7c4d7b6825abd23acb4c0f20d32f0102c3Block Operator
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