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 8197047 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 80652989 epoch_slot_no: 128189 block_no: 8196870 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 8985 time: 2022-12-28 09:21:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64dcd9ad3fd711ca3d30f8babb580d47dfa2930bf3500bf6dc10053b9edca259Block Operator
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