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 8229650 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 81320823 epoch_slot_no: 364023 block_no: 8229473 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 66921 time: 2023-01-05 02:51:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30b1ace98752ac8bf1bbd2f6cf8e21aed0403c6d5a712b4416ec1e0fa288c64bBlock Operator
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