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 8165724 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 80006730 epoch_slot_no: 345930 block_no: 8165547 slot_leader_id: 5654608 size: 23702 time: 2022-12-20 21:50:21 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x035be58b4f480d6dab2003f96f8890da4db828d8451b2dd31d491c341484c442Block Operator
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