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 8226355 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 81254295 epoch_slot_no: 297495 block_no: 8226178 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 88963 time: 2023-01-04 08:23:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf116ee9c138daf04e1b7fbe1783e0663b670675c2c1399aa3e4eaba91146252bBlock Operator
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