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 8165888 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 80010214 epoch_slot_no: 349414 block_no: 8165711 slot_leader_id: 6323523 size: 6835 time: 2022-12-20 22:48:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x279c05b1a081f5cadf4e26a42a385693942c80d34d1f90e43327fb89f937c645Block Operator
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