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 8166946 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 80031074 epoch_slot_no: 370274 block_no: 8166769 slot_leader_id: 4973238 size: 20644 time: 2022-12-21 04:36:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd01aaeedfe8324e44a9d373020759b4dbf36ad9b7266afb8ff97c8ac846ec32Block Operator
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