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 8166714 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 80026587 epoch_slot_no: 365787 block_no: 8166537 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 33858 time: 2022-12-21 03:21:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9985255f5496ff3c79053c0371a05cd3f66cf2c5619ccb6e81e4f941dc46b62bBlock Operator
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