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 8187269 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 80451873 epoch_slot_no: 359073 block_no: 8187092 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 30018 time: 2022-12-26 01:29:24 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x404ae87fadc36149d744d99661964a78fa59f0584ca55eeca63c8f827b580be6Block Operator
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