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 8220356 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 81132085 epoch_slot_no: 175285 block_no: 8220179 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 43520 time: 2023-01-02 22:26:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab6a616a61ed066dfd6c472df4e7da89ed47541d331ab42f271dbb29a728e61aBlock Operator
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