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 8198969 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 80693690 epoch_slot_no: 168890 block_no: 8198792 slot_leader_id: 7582898 size: 785 time: 2022-12-28 20:39:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacfe9c22e689782d1b15ee739e0114005c9e4ef088f71dea5288ce9f885602e0Block Operator
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