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 8228404 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 81295314 epoch_slot_no: 338514 block_no: 8228227 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 58302 time: 2023-01-04 19:46:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd778a51b3bbb44a5a4a75ce4c9817fdc603f2d5d73d527e69ae557081f1bc272Block Operator
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