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 8238890 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 81508886 epoch_slot_no: 120086 block_no: 8238713 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 88735 time: 2023-01-07 07:06:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3aa314c72f969bd4bf0be3f5a1cfe3d4de7d0ecafd35097863809cca00aafcfBlock Operator
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