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 8166603 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 80024169 epoch_slot_no: 363369 block_no: 8166426 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 39472 time: 2022-12-21 02:41:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee039a23dc301ce4e44f3c107701d3d9c59996aff5c157b0089e3cc09076aa51Block Operator
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