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 8224349 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 81212747 epoch_slot_no: 255947 block_no: 8224172 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 76249 time: 2023-01-03 20:50:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x268b4c3472ec7bc6b95153a9ee06732f6f70543f9e1295543284bc64ebb75bb3Block Operator
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