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 8163643 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 79965869 epoch_slot_no: 305069 block_no: 8163466 slot_leader_id: 6385290 size: 42317 time: 2022-12-20 10:29:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f1016f33364ca8db6979f97496f0a2b67d6baa39bca7054c24a1c17ca1e4d18Block Operator
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