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 8223501 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 81194640 epoch_slot_no: 237840 block_no: 8223324 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 50787 time: 2023-01-03 15:48:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefdb0c5aa670a1a8e578a43ddb275739428a2b5fbf5a0f7610172d7077a059e4Block Operator
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