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 8227585 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 81278662 epoch_slot_no: 321862 block_no: 8227408 slot_leader_id: 6865962 size: 87951 time: 2023-01-04 15:09:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc15dad427daad079b7b0fd0b92251d26da36eadc48a08729971e8ee482f48a3aBlock Operator
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