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 8238576 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 81501704 epoch_slot_no: 112904 block_no: 8238399 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 14448 time: 2023-01-07 05:06:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4ddeeafe299c7af67bb55546c5a8fd9d2b0f635c6c8f50c4d274b09a473a5d7Block Operator
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