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 8191513 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 80538847 epoch_slot_no: 14047 block_no: 8191336 slot_leader_id: 8024933 size: 39873 time: 2022-12-27 01:38:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd5cc1b7d4b47f74431492725a8caa30b7bd9541bde59c8ade16873345a3dd92Block Operator
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