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 8228941 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 81305957 epoch_slot_no: 349157 block_no: 8228764 slot_leader_id: 4728179 size: 28030 time: 2023-01-04 22:44:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45755efd114dcf578fd650cbca07e0730902004300420aace1e7ad1deaf21e65Block Operator
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