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 8166605 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 80024223 epoch_slot_no: 363423 block_no: 8166428 slot_leader_id: 5965784 size: 37953 time: 2022-12-21 02:41:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f1a83b4a73ab23f74340d680bd87e0fab4bff000b3bdf543c660de0d7ee26a8Block Operator
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