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 8201634 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 80747892 epoch_slot_no: 223092 block_no: 8201457 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 58301 time: 2022-12-29 11:43:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3fedc27254c45dbed7c47dbf04eeab3e9c7bd7532e2c8585f982159b2211843Block Operator
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