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 8201690 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 80749396 epoch_slot_no: 224596 block_no: 8201513 slot_leader_id: 4973238 size: 27160 time: 2022-12-29 12:08:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e63b633fd3b154c95a2168b9d2ab9f10831194b1d244e364671e6b0c5730650Block Operator
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