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 8221580 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 81156075 epoch_slot_no: 199275 block_no: 8221403 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 77396 time: 2023-01-03 05:06:06 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf5b44b1edcf12dc103bcd8891af001b86570f564882b2e92d15ddae6c4d1dcaBlock Operator
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