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 8166271 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 80017788 epoch_slot_no: 356988 block_no: 8166094 slot_leader_id: 6883677 size: 57504 time: 2022-12-21 00:54:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8639a852e6be39da576e07a1d6be8cb7952c97e013347d85559396b6294b0faBlock Operator
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