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 8199736 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 80708779 epoch_slot_no: 183979 block_no: 8199559 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 88078 time: 2022-12-29 00:51:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a24c850874aea235f41ccb47a4966a1e4d529bf6e4c20fae4ab4a63796031b1Block Operator
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