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 8163983 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 79973157 epoch_slot_no: 312357 block_no: 8163806 slot_leader_id: 7479709 size: 81298 time: 2022-12-20 12:30:48 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x766dcdaf754409694b9a382c0a4246b9e4b5b65fa02282886be15043d9d1509dBlock Operator
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