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 8227764 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 81282499 epoch_slot_no: 325699 block_no: 8227587 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 83625 time: 2023-01-04 16:13:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb2a894366435b671902715c7aac5e09fcefc4e7678e0f928f02d3b26805b459Block Operator
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