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 8198547 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 80684631 epoch_slot_no: 159831 block_no: 8198370 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 61549 time: 2022-12-28 18:08:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9514d719990f3417f3b1902202d8873bd253ca7f0e16b0631569ef7c0459689aBlock Operator
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