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 8228387 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 81294975 epoch_slot_no: 338175 block_no: 8228210 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 64882 time: 2023-01-04 19:41:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2459067696074e41b1192cff09f8555d809d2952c2f79bcbdc5a363c320e9b35Block Operator
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