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 8164516 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 79983316 epoch_slot_no: 322516 block_no: 8164339 slot_leader_id: 7616077 size: 6636 time: 2022-12-20 15:20:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x833878f27c0cd1003fb7109d371b044d4647fa3907bb077872d01569a461bc6aBlock Operator
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