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 8197636 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 80665582 epoch_slot_no: 140782 block_no: 8197459 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 36829 time: 2022-12-28 12:51:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51cb408e86d6221a9e8a5a406a6ad74c02edf55bfe2375bbde3f7fc79c34fd64Block Operator
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