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 8221514 Details
Epoch: 385 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 81154637 epoch_slot_no: 197837 block_no: 8221337 slot_leader_id: 8164082 size: 88271 time: 2023-01-03 04:42:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27d3c80732a886274cfba080bc748ca53e28f529bd3052091a194691bb3fce39Block Operator
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