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 8163209 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 79957220 epoch_slot_no: 296420 block_no: 8163032 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 57824 time: 2022-12-20 08:05:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2480745abc94d578febd457adebf8bcd0cda2e006b9ecf3bdd7aa45bd0bd2c66Block Operator
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