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 8163763 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 79968407 epoch_slot_no: 307607 block_no: 8163586 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 73488 time: 2022-12-20 11:11:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57909da7fa8d9e06d9c25282ef21039e51b338fc14c6de659957527e51d086d7Block Operator
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