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 8209005 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 80899946 epoch_slot_no: 375146 block_no: 8208828 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 30138 time: 2022-12-31 05:57:17 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0d59f4f7d3292e2210b9db55867473369458100e302d48a2350ad38036221edBlock Operator
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