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 8164899 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 79990630 epoch_slot_no: 329830 block_no: 8164722 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 87361 time: 2022-12-20 17:22:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbd1f0bf79478669019e21610ff875a9e4ad639efa5b71a3b28846d89a2d7fafBlock Operator
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