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 8203848 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 80793688 epoch_slot_no: 268888 block_no: 8203671 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 18764 time: 2022-12-30 00:26:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x319b7ef1c94516152a242d809764f868243946e3b2bf5f3acbd72f97621753d2Block Operator
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