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 8224351 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 81212822 epoch_slot_no: 256022 block_no: 8224174 slot_leader_id: 7895044 size: 84389 time: 2023-01-03 20:51:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fc084df3bf2a2dc8233a4a320111d9d58c04314409dcb9e4e65428c84897b54Block Operator
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