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 8194479 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 80600416 epoch_slot_no: 75616 block_no: 8194302 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 52659 time: 2022-12-27 18:45:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x055c827c91f39252109f92e138047d98914f41742a97ef19a687fd7b9bf0361eBlock Operator
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