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 8212843 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 80978199 epoch_slot_no: 21399 block_no: 8212666 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 12361 time: 2023-01-01 03:41:30 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x150f3a3ba9078d257ae1c26d649d395a2bd7872f8e242d099b27ceb3bc0842c1Block Operator
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