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 8199776 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 80709515 epoch_slot_no: 184715 block_no: 8199599 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 24770 time: 2022-12-29 01:03:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a77008500d905c16157c8dc1049015c08691df4771656a99b77da35a6171cc2Block Operator
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