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 8208668 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 80892618 epoch_slot_no: 367818 block_no: 8208491 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 15621 time: 2022-12-31 03:55:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51b31b2c9d46119811d767c09b69aa273035336857b97eae1849d8bf5b580821Block Operator
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