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 8186084 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 80427941 epoch_slot_no: 335141 block_no: 8185907 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 15169 time: 2022-12-25 18:50:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ab364d2dddab466029b01a3d6c5fa2afbb967dfb2351afc5710bf1afab8c0f5Block Operator
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