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 8217171 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 81068124 epoch_slot_no: 111324 block_no: 8216994 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 7392 time: 2023-01-02 04:40:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb693f2048171de32612ea7ff132f012bac90b7c49b17600c373536710010cd75Block Operator
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