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 8164888 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 79990341 epoch_slot_no: 329541 block_no: 8164711 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 28679 time: 2022-12-20 17:17:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffa32eb810e32c989ae51f3b6b19c953e64e50656080d7031603435a3a43ac36Block Operator
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