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 8229264 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 81312655 epoch_slot_no: 355855 block_no: 8229087 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 88612 time: 2023-01-05 00:35:46 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd490769b4fc9a2f2b484a3879ff06d3137f287d01bd8359c6edf73ec6915b02bBlock Operator
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