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 8200625 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 80727547 epoch_slot_no: 202747 block_no: 8200448 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 41120 time: 2022-12-29 06:03:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcb3b641de1090dfc0c7de95db1ebdfba34b7400af9e9b1a9c1b9071be417382Block Operator
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