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 8191409 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 80536508 epoch_slot_no: 11708 block_no: 8191232 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 84000 time: 2022-12-27 00:59:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea27200d99a6069c4b42097c4f0398e9e5d4204dcc9e50b668f0371e7066653bBlock Operator
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