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 8165109 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 79994776 epoch_slot_no: 333976 block_no: 8164932 slot_leader_id: 6014494 size: 72186 time: 2022-12-20 18:31:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34c4d2db1a9015fafa979463908292ca850a07a2879ceaeced52cca6f16921a5Block Operator
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