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 8164887 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 79990332 epoch_slot_no: 329532 block_no: 8164710 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 14662 time: 2022-12-20 17:17:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x572cdeaec4d37f1909360705b6fe3a3e483bf4d0d8267932f5ddd95192a71af3Block Operator
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