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 8218234 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 81089349 epoch_slot_no: 132549 block_no: 8218057 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 13077 time: 2023-01-02 10:34:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bb9c9eeb03db0f7c5090e4f788d9c21305ac2c4640e2dc1c88ea871f56609fbBlock Operator
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