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 8198865 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 80691643 epoch_slot_no: 166843 block_no: 8198688 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 65797 time: 2022-12-28 20:05:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaf6d01aa5fc9eabc366c05de45391e1193b4822992cf9f5c40f172d6f912584Block Operator
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