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 8238173 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 81493352 epoch_slot_no: 104552 block_no: 8237996 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 7797 time: 2023-01-07 02:47:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28d4b5b02486dd5f57cf4228fb10822f3dbd67a9b591039e551910660eb97bdcBlock Operator
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