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 8227546 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 81277864 epoch_slot_no: 321064 block_no: 8227369 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 24634 time: 2023-01-04 14:55:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec6fdcd7a6a36148d07955f0b82a67a7460ecd91751265809ef52f0e1c62c782Block Operator
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