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 8192917 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 80567385 epoch_slot_no: 42585 block_no: 8192740 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 21160 time: 2022-12-27 09:34:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87aa1bdca7b107065ef8f71e98d18268e58df379a13bd50d8dbb29bf1963de6bBlock Operator
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