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 8164489 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 79982763 epoch_slot_no: 321963 block_no: 8164312 slot_leader_id: 8158224 size: 22933 time: 2022-12-20 15:10:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x582cb45afefb9fb68aed731e8359e7f28f6e12f577c3cdd073c90432f4a85914Block Operator
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