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 8239462 Details
Epoch: 386 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 81521017 epoch_slot_no: 132217 block_no: 8239285 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 8138 time: 2023-01-07 10:28:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaea945b09e3c1827f62e1ee8c0516a11f4ce82a98ee80a34d86bc365d5ec8d4eBlock Operator
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