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 8208874 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 80897171 epoch_slot_no: 372371 block_no: 8208697 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 58031 time: 2022-12-31 05:11:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9693073caf6a3b68bd4797a3554dcb4a777f894d92a06129b78d8ec84211fed2Block Operator
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