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 8226301 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 81253389 epoch_slot_no: 296589 block_no: 8226124 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 51032 time: 2023-01-04 08:08:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb7dc40ef1df82ddbce8679e5f74725ce61f122274de4f25af24676cf38f1049Block Operator
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