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 8194337 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 80597309 epoch_slot_no: 72509 block_no: 8194160 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 84085 time: 2022-12-27 17:53:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14182d8cd453dd783bad53779e532822b36c8be29bcd5fd69b2700eed4a6f17eBlock Operator
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