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 8226396 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 81255083 epoch_slot_no: 298283 block_no: 8226219 slot_leader_id: 6436344 size: 83597 time: 2023-01-04 08:36:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95a8c343fe61123cf3b1b3b72787f56ee308a1eed3ed2a7e83de20d6f047c499Block Operator
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