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 8238488 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 81500112 epoch_slot_no: 111312 block_no: 8238311 slot_leader_id: 6721578 size: 8200 time: 2023-01-07 04:40:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc898ccb868bf80f586573e4332e488f4f4e6510a213585f7c28d9fd8f746c09dBlock Operator
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