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 8163453 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 79962291 epoch_slot_no: 301491 block_no: 8163276 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 79584 time: 2022-12-20 09:29:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd41dba00f5a403b751d1e3b69df9bd9d444937c1f3118dcf29b59686f64db028Block Operator
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