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 8163265 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 79958534 epoch_slot_no: 297734 block_no: 8163088 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 31068 time: 2022-12-20 08:27:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7760cd8ca2dae45f0950d05251ed8b4bfb4a9975a68c1c791f5a85b98585be3Block Operator
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