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 8201280 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 80740665 epoch_slot_no: 215865 block_no: 8201103 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 52530 time: 2022-12-29 09:42:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6473415311f1d1cd00e0014b2a5ce85da8476b91d7b967269ee40f2ad790d5afBlock Operator
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