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 8226879 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 81264681 epoch_slot_no: 307881 block_no: 8226702 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 7580 time: 2023-01-04 11:16:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x753d139d1e880183802b9e30a7a9aaebcf1acd5dcc24c1a078d77bb9651d5e8eBlock Operator
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