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 8190272 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 80513202 epoch_slot_no: 420402 block_no: 8190095 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 87939 time: 2022-12-26 18:31:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e8bc95ce006e214b256c1132993a0d609cfcbc99acac209cb715806756411ddBlock Operator
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