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 8163186 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 79956778 epoch_slot_no: 295978 block_no: 8163009 slot_leader_id: 7718752 size: 7020 time: 2022-12-20 07:57:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c035042b3b2ade3537969e63baadc6c3ea9685c8bfbb806752ee40e7a174e5aBlock Operator
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