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 8205377 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 80823885 epoch_slot_no: 299085 block_no: 8205200 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 25429 time: 2022-12-30 08:49:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64b4825f2a7037bc8baf63a19185ac5b3d41cbf51805751daf61c82654efbc71Block Operator
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