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 8198834 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 80690944 epoch_slot_no: 166144 block_no: 8198657 slot_leader_id: 7397135 size: 71922 time: 2022-12-28 19:53:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c11ec349260a816305b0e06c187e0e451829ab80eb10c6657aafdc9184e6f1dBlock Operator
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