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 8238264 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 81495290 epoch_slot_no: 106490 block_no: 8238087 slot_leader_id: 6113076 size: 21313 time: 2023-01-07 03:19:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9bb5bfe0e5b34d5760e009ee90e27e9889ab586f1c9b60de082cc36166478a7Block Operator
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