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 8192242 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 80553428 epoch_slot_no: 28628 block_no: 8192065 slot_leader_id: 7557874 size: 7394 time: 2022-12-27 05:41:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25c4d8963673aee15051493545af326402c961939181647f79c889a7bbdf04a8Block Operator
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