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 8224767 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 81221794 epoch_slot_no: 264994 block_no: 8224590 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 25111 time: 2023-01-03 23:21:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94b39eaec84c15e0589c32f9fd47ce788dd33536f84cfe5d5693e19b07c73d2bBlock Operator
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