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 8201694 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 80749504 epoch_slot_no: 224704 block_no: 8201517 slot_leader_id: 7376579 size: 31834 time: 2022-12-29 12:09:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x982753d6a6eac15c0c42f5c1f060cfd1de05716c7621dee3deb7d5e68e4e2fe7Block Operator
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