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 8238035 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 81490480 epoch_slot_no: 101680 block_no: 8237858 slot_leader_id: 5465683 size: 87941 time: 2023-01-07 01:59:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd647ffa50d1c5c6d012151245e8886c66546bc6e7729c17dd5f6037ccf4b4c68Block Operator
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