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 8194970 Details
Epoch: 384 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 80611272 epoch_slot_no: 86472 block_no: 8194793 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 22110 time: 2022-12-27 21:46:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x493d28d187912f0dfbb40b3db7068419c32247ed86aaf77a3b1bbaaf023f80dcBlock Operator
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