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 8236806 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 81465829 epoch_slot_no: 77029 block_no: 8236629 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 35022 time: 2023-01-06 19:08:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fb2ac84ca930bac7d90bb4de55974cc6d40a539809d2d3c7340aa05851a0a92Block Operator
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