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 8213046 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 80982249 epoch_slot_no: 25449 block_no: 8212869 slot_leader_id: 5654655 size: 49483 time: 2023-01-01 04:49:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34e4db63771e88050308d56930098484bbb28cdfc3eb9a1973f4ff367ee5514dBlock Operator
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