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 8163463 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 79962481 epoch_slot_no: 301681 block_no: 8163286 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 552 time: 2022-12-20 09:32:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e339d6d9de91d8d731e2005a57eef4c0790b66ed4f773d5ae1f4c7fe518872dBlock Operator
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