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 8224277 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 81211227 epoch_slot_no: 254427 block_no: 8224100 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 2260 time: 2023-01-03 20:25:18 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76931caacaa061d58757e08461f8464eaf7e3afeb98ff97100db373a356bd9f4Block Operator
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