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 8226703 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 81261576 epoch_slot_no: 304776 block_no: 8226526 slot_leader_id: 4567412 size: 14477 time: 2023-01-04 10:24:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3b83df8be421fb58d648b52fc3ff056482d2d49be397f294321efa1cca7a546Block Operator
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