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 8187683 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 80460382 epoch_slot_no: 367582 block_no: 8187506 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 57404 time: 2022-12-26 03:51:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeecc82fd34da7ad5790899df0cc11681bb5a88ad788f9db7ef9e0592f10cc467Block Operator
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