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 8163496 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 79963020 epoch_slot_no: 302220 block_no: 8163319 slot_leader_id: 6354417 size: 18905 time: 2022-12-20 09:41:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14adbc652ecdc58b780e724bd18207c35d15511976faddae5f97e94a1a7f16a4Block Operator
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