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 8214480 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 81011796 epoch_slot_no: 54996 block_no: 8214303 slot_leader_id: 5564909 size: 18809 time: 2023-01-01 13:01:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb69f46f0f25787363de22196c18aae284ddd7928f5177dbf2388bd3b10908e06Block Operator
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