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 8237746 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 81485220 epoch_slot_no: 96420 block_no: 8237569 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 50486 time: 2023-01-07 00:31:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd05a7a0661aa6c6946a006bba3059f8e74057bf86dd3a4a333e86548fd53d50eBlock Operator
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