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 8218097 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 81086900 epoch_slot_no: 130100 block_no: 8217920 slot_leader_id: 8158224 size: 8099 time: 2023-01-02 09:53:11 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf53d0072cb0e0d56d4e17e0ef37a64cc22fe9649457a9b11d48a46e320786c5Block Operator
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