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 8239302 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 81517206 epoch_slot_no: 128406 block_no: 8239125 slot_leader_id: 4565000 size: 8442 time: 2023-01-07 09:24:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x899289551ab56dbb7688f349b8f26fd03c684bb6f804bf21b3ba516e4337c78bBlock Operator
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