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 8163824 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 79969776 epoch_slot_no: 308976 block_no: 8163647 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 13280 time: 2022-12-20 11:34:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef560dd0bf25ea0e6d952a2537a8afdcce6193364316324e2a6fc2a7118866eeBlock Operator
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