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 8191311 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 80534452 epoch_slot_no: 9652 block_no: 8191134 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 85754 time: 2022-12-27 00:25:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe32673b30cf636857ca46e3ccebfe3004a9bc920aac019cfe7632cae6d670775Block Operator
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