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 8218421 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 81093102 epoch_slot_no: 136302 block_no: 8218244 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 29174 time: 2023-01-02 11:36:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60daac02fd0abdb3f3259be852eb8354492b359433f9210478b4fb7f1a62eaf8Block Operator
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