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 8190904 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 80526008 epoch_slot_no: 1208 block_no: 8190727 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 85722 time: 2022-12-26 22:04:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec1424edf34cfc6a2375008a58cd60e14b5ab3afa7f4bf32d51177c7c0f81e0dBlock Operator
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