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 8207571 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 80869864 epoch_slot_no: 345064 block_no: 8207394 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 87732 time: 2022-12-30 21:35:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccc051dbeefafdc35eb8ca3e0769e2e90c06f239fcb7f04a450a07e8e6ea0408Block Operator
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