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 8223461 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 81193756 epoch_slot_no: 236956 block_no: 8223284 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 84202 time: 2023-01-03 15:34:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd6bba4f6638494e3e8917f33c3aa548878f166e5536433048af49c74a316aa4Block Operator
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