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 8212165 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 80963653 epoch_slot_no: 6853 block_no: 8211988 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 76621 time: 2022-12-31 23:39:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x088f68dc496dd850e7b2d95a35e890fd66deec6e9bd0e3b8be4951af600f7b26Block Operator
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