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 8204663 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 80809355 epoch_slot_no: 284555 block_no: 8204486 slot_leader_id: 6521367 size: 13050 time: 2022-12-30 04:47:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37685d03ee90361346bfdb2c78536b5ea07f1091b9705853c513bd2db52b592cBlock Operator
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