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 8223178 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 81187864 epoch_slot_no: 231064 block_no: 8223001 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 87548 time: 2023-01-03 13:55:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb192541a7814839ce71a6b2fda0bef88856f4fd42557b7d9e5651d0d8f73eecfBlock Operator
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