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 8198572 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 80685044 epoch_slot_no: 160244 block_no: 8198395 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 88434 time: 2022-12-28 18:15:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cf3134e21a58468a4d83e84468194ec0916d9809e5cb4181b21fa6b0d53bd77Block Operator
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