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 8190333 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 80514354 epoch_slot_no: 421554 block_no: 8190156 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 44691 time: 2022-12-26 18:50:45 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf5ddf58fe0d30311f715f48576be4255539c78bb234a5888cbb76457b30bf57Block Operator
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