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 8186642 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 80439225 epoch_slot_no: 346425 block_no: 8186465 slot_leader_id: 6271550 size: 2448 time: 2022-12-25 21:58:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cedd67da44f5df55e75df8e31630a0554d86e47294f4f564f182d9285f25b77Block Operator
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