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 8213242 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 80985942 epoch_slot_no: 29142 block_no: 8213065 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 42474 time: 2023-01-01 05:50:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x589cc0b7bc52a8963b919814ee599b6e97bb7c7be4c5f4e307d56387765ea3daBlock Operator
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