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 8238334 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 81496901 epoch_slot_no: 108101 block_no: 8238157 slot_leader_id: 6207674 size: 14486 time: 2023-01-07 03:46:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ff74990d8645e0d8f252b521b02135bef2fed503be519afae8d59ac8f2efce5Block Operator
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