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 8238221 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 81494256 epoch_slot_no: 105456 block_no: 8238044 slot_leader_id: 6786324 size: 47904 time: 2023-01-07 03:02:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85d5a568b5037555b289b2a930a8b0064ea80e1ed42167e767e2ac9a22eb4b53Block Operator
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