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 8216705 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 81058017 epoch_slot_no: 101217 block_no: 8216528 slot_leader_id: 5974295 size: 72024 time: 2023-01-02 01:51:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff3eb36c9ddc6c02beb6f02c2510d339b6cd536a0f2e67806c0aad1f2e61332aBlock Operator
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