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 8207466 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 80867680 epoch_slot_no: 342880 block_no: 8207289 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 76466 time: 2022-12-30 20:59:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d66dc769fa732de76f14d6247cf58015ffad46d7a0110330eed949a42bc83efBlock Operator
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