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 8191563 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 80539720 epoch_slot_no: 14920 block_no: 8191386 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 32163 time: 2022-12-27 01:53:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x369f5b73b0059b3ceaf8733440c9138664c88aa2a5a7af9593a22a5c7e0cfaffBlock Operator
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