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 8223888 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 81202497 epoch_slot_no: 245697 block_no: 8223711 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 88304 time: 2023-01-03 17:59:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x912b05a2fa89c257cab336c63c65ff041d746e5c82b2f8b398600f8b7267860fBlock Operator
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