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 8164113 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 79975679 epoch_slot_no: 314879 block_no: 8163936 slot_leader_id: 5410547 size: 14544 time: 2022-12-20 13:12:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf75f5d9eca59c27f202420447cac5f7da4754170f13aa2f94e3dac585d3b1b41Block Operator
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