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 8226433 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 81255857 epoch_slot_no: 299057 block_no: 8226256 slot_leader_id: 7830339 size: 40041 time: 2023-01-04 08:49:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee1854a60dac7b4e7b6ef71a5469c42f11a2c2f09575ffc3f46b441b71a57839Block Operator
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