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 8165366 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 79999617 epoch_slot_no: 338817 block_no: 8165189 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 88528 time: 2022-12-20 19:51:48 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9add5ad94bd639ea3d644e641cc6fa5a8deaa7f56ad1e958ad561a2c825c93c3Block Operator
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