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 8194277 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 80596213 epoch_slot_no: 71413 block_no: 8194100 slot_leader_id: 8158224 size: 67794 time: 2022-12-27 17:35:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74c6941f9ced0c5a536fbf28a63e1cf60ea18fcdd53b13fb37094f45d8e33efdBlock Operator
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