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 8197073 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 80653562 epoch_slot_no: 128762 block_no: 8196896 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 79508 time: 2022-12-28 09:30:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf43692c19360618da8d30d423d47e3b2dda12aff41715341537fe9ee6b683ddBlock Operator
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