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 8190266 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 80513052 epoch_slot_no: 420252 block_no: 8190089 slot_leader_id: 5993415 size: 34980 time: 2022-12-26 18:29:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26344fae0e341202cd322c4abf5b17a77f1305600e248b0af298d1415930d4a5Block Operator
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