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 8210234 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 80924925 epoch_slot_no: 400125 block_no: 8210057 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 87668 time: 2022-12-31 12:53:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19b452d02f00ec29610c9f5c6290c305bd6bb524bf009d3330f15c14331b988fBlock Operator
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