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 8164429 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 79981574 epoch_slot_no: 320774 block_no: 8164252 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 33782 time: 2022-12-20 14:51:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fd8fcd3fadb76571dbc1b5bfdfb9d0d673c3dcd8c41558ea25860c6a1ac479cBlock Operator
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