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 8205976 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 80836284 epoch_slot_no: 311484 block_no: 8205799 slot_leader_id: 8164082 size: 46129 time: 2022-12-30 12:16:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f46681e6aebca9ef5d3fff16d43b3b60989cfed7e68de802a64d964bef827e8Block Operator
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