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 8237739 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 81485102 epoch_slot_no: 96302 block_no: 8237562 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 85617 time: 2023-01-07 00:29:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83ce1c1ffece69c865e82e009f78f749a8bf761abbc98df0cd37c4a68c2a0fc4Block Operator
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