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 8188695 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 80481127 epoch_slot_no: 388327 block_no: 8188518 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 86689 time: 2022-12-26 09:36:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f8153fac88b1ee80c2a835b2a824e2cf992c8ce10e12726bdb49eb6f4412181Block Operator
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