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 8197562 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 80663958 epoch_slot_no: 139158 block_no: 8197385 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 68745 time: 2022-12-28 12:24:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e148def9b90d58f1ebcb1ee432f1bd7f9e63b20564f24c5067722800bdcb580Block Operator
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