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 8199041 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 80695181 epoch_slot_no: 170381 block_no: 8198864 slot_leader_id: 6753941 size: 23329 time: 2022-12-28 21:04:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x242a58cf5a3d5f14dbbc963d8b974cf0be4cbafa0da01d59b0961e76b3df9b8eBlock Operator
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