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 8227833 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 81283646 epoch_slot_no: 326846 block_no: 8227656 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 64544 time: 2023-01-04 16:32:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9df64d9bd3314f620d2acdb02dc2b6e31702cbca2037425c3dea45995788f7c2Block Operator
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