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 8192107 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 80550905 epoch_slot_no: 26105 block_no: 8191930 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 9286 time: 2022-12-27 04:59:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe02aa8165f1029d4e900effcbd0abe3f50c2d9c177e875222fe2ad0912e120b7Block Operator
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