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 8199286 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 80699561 epoch_slot_no: 174761 block_no: 8199109 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 36030 time: 2022-12-28 22:17:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x786a945fe914286dda9eb3d0a36a97c3148a9200c97c24671d6247e11791a8eaBlock Operator
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