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 8238279 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 81495570 epoch_slot_no: 106770 block_no: 8238102 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 16656 time: 2023-01-07 03:24:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb9dcaeeea27d5d2a170bcb28cbbe570a68dcd224989eaff39bb0c5681508383Block Operator
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