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 8321225 Details
Epoch: 390 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 83204570 epoch_slot_no: 87770 block_no: 8321048 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 37632 time: 2023-01-26 22:07:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x008fbbb7f76fb0fea94dc4b15da5c23aef714ccfd34a345a8fb991e5de82e754Block Operator
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