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 8206663 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 80850943 epoch_slot_no: 326143 block_no: 8206486 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 86884 time: 2022-12-30 16:20:34 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0af2494841886aefb88da1922490db83cec37a20f19ed2e17f838c911ccd3463Block Operator
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