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 8010163 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 76802679 epoch_slot_no: 165879 block_no: 8009986 slot_leader_id: 7718752 size: 53222 time: 2022-11-13 19:49:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x251e974ace59556d848dd4a6609bfc0bfcd3d76f8680c1ab20782153b374d67aBlock Operator
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