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 8220552 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 81136031 epoch_slot_no: 179231 block_no: 8220375 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 34307 time: 2023-01-02 23:32:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x973216a1c6801668c02046e491f96c1fdb3d4f50277ce27343e8e4aadfab6515Block Operator
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