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 8185683 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 80419985 epoch_slot_no: 327185 block_no: 8185506 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 8987 time: 2022-12-25 16:37:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf028283a3442619ecd1ef5091cbb2211eabe72ee30a560c64d1187deb880fa40Block Operator
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