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 8217138 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 81067518 epoch_slot_no: 110718 block_no: 8216961 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 67212 time: 2023-01-02 04:30:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x506085ff7bd85f6e2ff54746be7c1037130e73fc81aed804a167d509cc2fdde7Block Operator
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