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 8201175 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 80738485 epoch_slot_no: 213685 block_no: 8200998 slot_leader_id: 8158224 size: 29775 time: 2022-12-29 09:06:16 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa62c32402dec2a8ae7c69d1d9b14b6f3d2dcc0d0230d53d42cf74d776238eda5Block Operator
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