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 8224409 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 81213989 epoch_slot_no: 257189 block_no: 8224232 slot_leader_id: 6298193 size: 73522 time: 2023-01-03 21:11:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d1541ad3f40bfc552b00f2a1a03df0cca78262e4d734c2f29f29be86f1393e2Block Operator
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