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 8217797 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 81080630 epoch_slot_no: 123830 block_no: 8217620 slot_leader_id: 8192001 size: 42816 time: 2023-01-02 08:08:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb3aea551f0bde0a1a1b27be2b2ea98f345b9a07d447cbf7e2f96173d3b50323Block Operator
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