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 8224271 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 81211142 epoch_slot_no: 254342 block_no: 8224094 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 60454 time: 2023-01-03 20:23:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd88a8c6f0a3260a03f929d6505a45eb90d11c314405e73ed0e870dd496262562Block Operator
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