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 8217262 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 81069815 epoch_slot_no: 113015 block_no: 8217085 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 22147 time: 2023-01-02 05:08:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb1e21b6189fb58ee9855ec463aa9cbd002c986ead4db516acadd13fab23185fBlock Operator
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