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 8166690 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 80026038 epoch_slot_no: 365238 block_no: 8166513 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 28358 time: 2022-12-21 03:12:09 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x995d1e4ddfc99ebd02e3d50de88ed7ce088f942d9fa82fa79d602cfdf4700ac9Block Operator
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