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 8217158 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 81067898 epoch_slot_no: 111098 block_no: 8216981 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 76174 time: 2023-01-02 04:36:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e02f367a58db51096bcb165ae7d783c8e2c606daa4d30a2f9a34a6c207cdf6dBlock Operator
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