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 8237750 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 81485288 epoch_slot_no: 96488 block_no: 8237573 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 14396 time: 2023-01-07 00:32:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38e54a8c2b44bd4c43aea69be23faba171bd2a9a07b51f9d74b08fe5f652eaecBlock Operator
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