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 8189663 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 80500514 epoch_slot_no: 407714 block_no: 8189486 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 87904 time: 2022-12-26 15:00:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9181246935de4154277b655560f2600b4e66ae8ede79032f140d5e2026a53f5bBlock Operator
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