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 8198991 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 80694123 epoch_slot_no: 169323 block_no: 8198814 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 12489 time: 2022-12-28 20:46:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47e1aa26bf6dc77820d03463e967aeedb5ce20cc13ceb412475edcc1b850c328Block Operator
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