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 8221536 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 81155199 epoch_slot_no: 198399 block_no: 8221359 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 88709 time: 2023-01-03 04:51:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d9fce7339e3ce1a1ad2a691b703e6c7467b23f200de6ee601b343955443295cBlock Operator
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