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 8206036 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 80837573 epoch_slot_no: 312773 block_no: 8205859 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 88075 time: 2022-12-30 12:37:44 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3fd4b4d7253ae88cf4b90635e43789f0e87c62c93b395dffda70373d010bb23Block Operator
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