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 8214987 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 81021774 epoch_slot_no: 64974 block_no: 8214810 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 50400 time: 2023-01-01 15:47:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x492194f833bcefe1b8b546a863aa9a4a49b347083806ad493b0b5367ff65395fBlock Operator
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