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 8204611 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 80808340 epoch_slot_no: 283540 block_no: 8204434 slot_leader_id: 5654655 size: 72241 time: 2022-12-30 04:30:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaabf0aa1a933fbc98aae76d09a10c49ebe5c1b912470d5f9043b62c3f126899Block Operator
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