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 8206563 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 80848744 epoch_slot_no: 323944 block_no: 8206386 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 62739 time: 2022-12-30 15:43:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b37dc68ec17e0fa431812f6b3ebee16b1d24bdd147c214fd19cde1307596a2dBlock Operator
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