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 8192450 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 80557670 epoch_slot_no: 32870 block_no: 8192273 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 34667 time: 2022-12-27 06:52:41 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe8c107c0fd07fdd460089d4c37bb90f2b0686098452df0b04e351e968103861Block Operator
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