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 8228580 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 81298350 epoch_slot_no: 341550 block_no: 8228403 slot_leader_id: 6404142 size: 84620 time: 2023-01-04 20:37:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c07c47280d5589e6132d590e68d638ae6dd33b1ae616a5ff72a4bdc67bbd0a2Block Operator
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