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 8166208 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 80016540 epoch_slot_no: 355740 block_no: 8166031 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 47453 time: 2022-12-21 00:33:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe020e4fb7737bbc5ef341dae387ef5ea58505eeb54ef2617487ea82e2d7e72faBlock Operator
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