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 8220577 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 81136435 epoch_slot_no: 179635 block_no: 8220400 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 20315 time: 2023-01-02 23:38:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a2f62d0bd05de6292ae3d45a24f125d555fbb6f0a9d0eaab2637dabbbc4f551Block Operator
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