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 8164851 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 90 slot_no: 79989620 epoch_slot_no: 328820 block_no: 8164674 slot_leader_id: 5938797 size: 87299 time: 2022-12-20 17:05:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2852d8caa099518c8e52d332f7a672fc146089d852a8ed29c8e928928165a5b0Block Operator
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