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 8229149 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 81310188 epoch_slot_no: 353388 block_no: 8228972 slot_leader_id: 5518102 size: 31084 time: 2023-01-04 23:54:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x955dbd2b9e29dbf237603980034ba969ba355b9300c0ee731338484eab71b036Block Operator
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