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 8204516 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 80806412 epoch_slot_no: 281612 block_no: 8204339 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 32925 time: 2022-12-30 03:58:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0aa5bfff52930a7cd45a962e943ed2372f546cf579adc9b03a2fa3224f10e0fBlock Operator
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