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 8212361 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 80968059 epoch_slot_no: 11259 block_no: 8212184 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 88885 time: 2023-01-01 00:52:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2159194ded1e8a2382a7ba9a8a2d300813262565722b15374628e7ed2e98964eBlock Operator
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