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 8190448 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 80516734 epoch_slot_no: 423934 block_no: 8190271 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 82448 time: 2022-12-26 19:30:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93bc8b76ca1c05fe8e17ddcdb2a0cc69de98aa1b3a69fc369e3f817796a4d7dcBlock Operator
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