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 8203832 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 80793256 epoch_slot_no: 268456 block_no: 8203655 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 83459 time: 2022-12-30 00:19:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3290f006c490aaf6b5f21692bf14aff4ff9fa95f8fd581ea8752c1512b003a6aBlock Operator
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