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 8203674 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 80789678 epoch_slot_no: 264878 block_no: 8203497 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 63539 time: 2022-12-29 23:19:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb29a72bf7aecba615c8adb4d2644758196694616a3ac35c2f7d9b80754d8a47Block Operator
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