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 8218147 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 81087742 epoch_slot_no: 130942 block_no: 8217970 slot_leader_id: 4577627 size: 4410 time: 2023-01-02 10:07:13 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x153bdaeeee54005ec99890daeb38a4c37d95fd75cb43382b50b0e7423f5d2c6cBlock Operator
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