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 8186003 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 80426289 epoch_slot_no: 333489 block_no: 8185826 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 22034 time: 2022-12-25 18:23:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0753e418e48a6ea1399097d3801674377b08a8d94570b3e14c561fe516a91da1Block Operator
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