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 8199173 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 80697460 epoch_slot_no: 172660 block_no: 8198996 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 10731 time: 2022-12-28 21:42:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5386be4107b8758accea3083631db34ab26a8ac150d37ea86c0ca73dde7e2c9fBlock Operator
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