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 8226127 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 81249636 epoch_slot_no: 292836 block_no: 8225950 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 29088 time: 2023-01-04 07:05:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda8cd4f01bbe2728e778c914cb7c8c2850ee8049f6b2e30d389579b10c5ee6ecBlock Operator
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