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 8163653 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 79966156 epoch_slot_no: 305356 block_no: 8163476 slot_leader_id: 7581720 size: 43972 time: 2022-12-20 10:34:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6109695f6517fdc58f23edcbdf6c289c52ddfdea9f93ab86b45c501d2ad3f6b8Block Operator
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