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 8229155 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 81310298 epoch_slot_no: 353498 block_no: 8228978 slot_leader_id: 4671216 size: 31720 time: 2023-01-04 23:56:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6f356e831837feee766c39a927c66e0daa43bd2a37bde90dc7238c81cf71a2fBlock Operator
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