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 8164736 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 79987391 epoch_slot_no: 326591 block_no: 8164559 slot_leader_id: 5982558 size: 10229 time: 2022-12-20 16:28:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x338065d7a92e4c09642ac82fc7c1169e91bb53d6a35be4c7248e2363efd84591Block Operator
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