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 8213098 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 80983344 epoch_slot_no: 26544 block_no: 8212921 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 5496 time: 2023-01-01 05:07:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5df8cb0fd6f7daf68e6d391293f6ba18372d8c241fb0a6a994a9100a37137729Block Operator
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