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 8197688 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 80666778 epoch_slot_no: 141978 block_no: 8197511 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 50359 time: 2022-12-28 13:11:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x481ba61d1f080f6864c206c38ee7a86a1b0620fef0116a9cb575b61819fd7abeBlock Operator
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