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 8238338 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 81496977 epoch_slot_no: 108177 block_no: 8238161 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 72833 time: 2023-01-07 03:47:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fa6fe2e988ddde8490beac101dcdaaaf67df0a79a70dbdcd50e50bdc7b04a8aBlock Operator
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