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 8198488 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 80683040 epoch_slot_no: 158240 block_no: 8198311 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 85471 time: 2022-12-28 17:42:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cce2a5aa9599505fadeec8cb7cf4121619530ba9c222146c646daee17e6fcefBlock Operator
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