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 8223332 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 81190898 epoch_slot_no: 234098 block_no: 8223155 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 88768 time: 2023-01-03 14:46:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafd81540326b2edf9795d51550ea651f97f92adedcc89fb0e697a79b2f2b19cfBlock Operator
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