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 8226388 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 81254971 epoch_slot_no: 298171 block_no: 8226211 slot_leader_id: 4584561 size: 88914 time: 2023-01-04 08:34:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4ea996d3a2748f9de37280accf7710e930b4407b0e7f4735a77495d19151676Block Operator
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