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 8209026 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 80900352 epoch_slot_no: 375552 block_no: 8208849 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 10412 time: 2022-12-31 06:04:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f52ad9f7d4c62447e1969e72943b2708f7ca5a835f8e750422a7a76a719d9d0Block Operator
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