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 8166563 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 80023483 epoch_slot_no: 362683 block_no: 8166386 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 2770 time: 2022-12-21 02:29:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ac475442ae0144825fa6fe2de8b300116f0da31abbebd9b934f3226835d286cBlock Operator
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