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 8204017 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 80796542 epoch_slot_no: 271742 block_no: 8203840 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 21348 time: 2022-12-30 01:13:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8b36daf3e5d803a09f2c7a80b963b2665ce8804028278efba937df92d796ddaBlock Operator
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