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 8167123 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 80034528 epoch_slot_no: 373728 block_no: 8166946 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 33456 time: 2022-12-21 05:33:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x143a1b7ac4961d667f20dd404589f022ed183d0199b97aba3cbe7753d6f8dc85Block Operator
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