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 8227365 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 81274504 epoch_slot_no: 317704 block_no: 8227188 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 7506 time: 2023-01-04 13:59:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb89bd5c917b3fd6621b6881398789e5ce367926591e6539d9b1348df3f62f75Block Operator
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