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 8196652 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 80645005 epoch_slot_no: 120205 block_no: 8196475 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 14408 time: 2022-12-28 07:08:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc82c188aa7987873b58ba0bb506920d38c37137708b078916d61e74529a22897Block Operator
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