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 8216086 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 81045140 epoch_slot_no: 88340 block_no: 8215909 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 87383 time: 2023-01-01 22:17:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0b176f50185939d39f667bf4cf3980bfa428c4b16b7a37aa03d00fcb362f4e9Block Operator
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