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 8196689 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 80645899 epoch_slot_no: 121099 block_no: 8196512 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 54087 time: 2022-12-28 07:23:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41135ecfed55a8e2e0e4eb499d771fbac16d4b2793b4f1052cde758d95e764b9Block Operator
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