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 8238767 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 81506258 epoch_slot_no: 117458 block_no: 8238590 slot_leader_id: 5044633 size: 27249 time: 2023-01-07 06:22:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x538b2ebb36ec38df89929bba8c297ee2e97efe80c72b2f28eeda1d7240d604f8Block Operator
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