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 8229686 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 81321558 epoch_slot_no: 364758 block_no: 8229509 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 13800 time: 2023-01-05 03:04:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc12ecb3e1f9c154982d2012202dd89711f2775d351825b52a5612d5d1778fddBlock Operator
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