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 8210776 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 80935040 epoch_slot_no: 410240 block_no: 8210599 slot_leader_id: 8158224 size: 50319 time: 2022-12-31 15:42:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedd49de6f3db53a18129b120cddbdbdc9d0447c8840b35fc460ffa588669e33cBlock Operator
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