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 8195489 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 80621680 epoch_slot_no: 96880 block_no: 8195312 slot_leader_id: 6617388 size: 56904 time: 2022-12-28 00:39:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb834fd4f8bac7e1d7b74faac09cf40e903ab89b70ba6019fe1eefcc80c42ea10Block Operator
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