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 8190054 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 80508530 epoch_slot_no: 415730 block_no: 8189877 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 28643 time: 2022-12-26 17:13:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x309a559cab55e9580f106fca4b14eb16bf573c002dd527d8e5fa0e76c5cf3b1dBlock Operator
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