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 8212654 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 80974231 epoch_slot_no: 17431 block_no: 8212477 slot_leader_id: 7534995 size: 16284 time: 2023-01-01 02:35:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9b5d0aee9447bb2fbfce89bfc2ff08059cdda2327da0b0a378ea6d21d507a46Block Operator
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