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 8223985 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 81204594 epoch_slot_no: 247794 block_no: 8223808 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 86964 time: 2023-01-03 18:34:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7671c1f31db7c8aa45a2990671d0a61adcce3b99d0856012e48e0c48bdf454feBlock Operator
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