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 8228649 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 81300193 epoch_slot_no: 343393 block_no: 8228472 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 30207 time: 2023-01-04 21:08:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5692f8b0d3346b66d3dd5c8c02e744999bd7326fac319da2d385d3fa55b8ce60Block Operator
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