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 8193443 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 80578819 epoch_slot_no: 54019 block_no: 8193266 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 5555 time: 2022-12-27 12:45:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4120d76588bec4d05958783e446e9d411860db4d1cf536515536e1a44264b3e6Block Operator
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