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 8218173 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 81088291 epoch_slot_no: 131491 block_no: 8217996 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 87926 time: 2023-01-02 10:16:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebad84643754612405c93eb4abaa865518983bd83526c9c47491842e17c71249Block Operator
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