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 8206074 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 80838476 epoch_slot_no: 313676 block_no: 8205897 slot_leader_id: 6992178 size: 25965 time: 2022-12-30 12:52:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf8c65e1450ae50986c7dc601fdc53abcafcc7f6dd81fa38403fcbfb5a228f39Block Operator
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