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 8228441 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 81295837 epoch_slot_no: 339037 block_no: 8228264 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 17580 time: 2023-01-04 19:55:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9b096cf1d003d42f0f9ecb6185168ebed48a7babbb9de3e787e1a2a5fd019d4Block Operator
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