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 8220112 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 81126821 epoch_slot_no: 170021 block_no: 8219935 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 78770 time: 2023-01-02 20:58:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ec18c73300358da31b75b487945515900b9c181bc835fb49fbf04cee54b0ff6Block Operator
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