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 8224342 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 81212439 epoch_slot_no: 255639 block_no: 8224165 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 80434 time: 2023-01-03 20:45:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8f27204b68994d0198e4176fcfd41d6ec19e570c7d48732d0f8e05ced4f1e25Block Operator
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