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 8227722 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 81281515 epoch_slot_no: 324715 block_no: 8227545 slot_leader_id: 4714230 size: 79900 time: 2023-01-04 15:56:46 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x348513af353d5c9968978f20fc982a1d75fbfa60e8131a407d421154e90b167aBlock Operator
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