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 8217253 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 81069733 epoch_slot_no: 112933 block_no: 8217076 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 20429 time: 2023-01-02 05:07:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x212a4bf82c6af918fbc109b53c9198a8dca869aa8e8e4bda6bdf184f305687dfBlock Operator
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