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 8219836 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 81121413 epoch_slot_no: 164613 block_no: 8219659 slot_leader_id: 7718752 size: 18869 time: 2023-01-02 19:28:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15232218fadaffe0c50aada14e598fb61bb59fe23468b3ee621d843a7e60a110Block Operator
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