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 8196574 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 80643341 epoch_slot_no: 118541 block_no: 8196397 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 88565 time: 2022-12-28 06:40:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7082e20bfec68e602af042db6aa82b419a0bf81b8598346caf317915c018be0bBlock Operator
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