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 8237359 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 81476970 epoch_slot_no: 88170 block_no: 8237182 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 52112 time: 2023-01-06 22:14:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60f76aa922caf4e83b545795d8169035ce390a018ae944cf502e88e3a05926e7Block Operator
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