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 8216139 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 81046237 epoch_slot_no: 89437 block_no: 8215962 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 84868 time: 2023-01-01 22:35:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d177134295db257ca227e67dc3a2b1f5e95374189148917de8c357f1fdbb8f5Block Operator
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