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 8213635 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 80994686 epoch_slot_no: 37886 block_no: 8213458 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 1518 time: 2023-01-01 08:16:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2dda2a681dd17862e6dd9e9607fb43460e4de429a9696b5d6535c28bad74a71Block Operator
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