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 8237845 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 81486914 epoch_slot_no: 98114 block_no: 8237668 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 38772 time: 2023-01-07 01:00:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x851df532318385e5affc847508fc1db8bfa96723dcbc37e2ef356a791e8a3f4bBlock Operator
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