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 8212950 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 80980172 epoch_slot_no: 23372 block_no: 8212773 slot_leader_id: 8158224 size: 82427 time: 2023-01-01 04:14:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c66a4ae8bca66fd285e3dd633af3ffd8d625c95b2140e3b30bc14aa16a0b3a9Block Operator
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