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 8197844 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 80669984 epoch_slot_no: 145184 block_no: 8197667 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 67652 time: 2022-12-28 14:04:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf464e2d67cb78b475b0a9d37a039289f6cfe94cb09d887627093cfa33632173Block Operator
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