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 8226478 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 81256790 epoch_slot_no: 299990 block_no: 8226301 slot_leader_id: 7458791 size: 57253 time: 2023-01-04 09:04:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5406155b41f0482fd92e2d3e771723f6718646e54b9dc0c02d13712ca7897e3aBlock Operator
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