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 8216232 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 81048267 epoch_slot_no: 91467 block_no: 8216055 slot_leader_id: 7101284 size: 63611 time: 2023-01-01 23:09:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf4049490b681e8d75fe53f6a7e0a9b7a62658f04239bf7a1a34917fcc8b31bcBlock Operator
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