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 8198430 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 80681864 epoch_slot_no: 157064 block_no: 8198253 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 87260 time: 2022-12-28 17:22:35 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bf235742512ebd88fabf2d29c1db7e690e74cec1e3ced1af1256fb864a7d19aBlock Operator
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