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 8209834 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 80916785 epoch_slot_no: 391985 block_no: 8209657 slot_leader_id: 6883677 size: 87483 time: 2022-12-31 10:37:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33db891bcab55aa351ce66fe372fdea1d3026454edb8ea5c4a87c15f3bae5f4aBlock Operator
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