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 8226837 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 81264119 epoch_slot_no: 307319 block_no: 8226660 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 50309 time: 2023-01-04 11:06:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42858c53c07a4cd497ec6067e4e0a801c4edd66dbe8d687e59458028fbf0fbe1Block Operator
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