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 8206878 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 80854894 epoch_slot_no: 330094 block_no: 8206701 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 38887 time: 2022-12-30 17:26:25 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcbb9b6cf4deb91a5efdfd1e1755cdf14ab1dfe6e8a60d26d4e26148088e1daeBlock Operator
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