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 8163679 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 79966769 epoch_slot_no: 305969 block_no: 8163502 slot_leader_id: 6489525 size: 47085 time: 2022-12-20 10:44:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0250fe6e5550fd7aa2d76f155d45c75b12d62132cc842d3e84cc8d5298eda087Block Operator
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