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 8201133 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 80737642 epoch_slot_no: 212842 block_no: 8200956 slot_leader_id: 6802893 size: 55473 time: 2022-12-29 08:52:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20c68728e6a0c8b43dc415fb04c1c35daad08384e23a97e5278f1bb706ae6acaBlock Operator
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