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 8167197 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 80035863 epoch_slot_no: 375063 block_no: 8167020 slot_leader_id: 4585725 size: 63889 time: 2022-12-21 05:55:54 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4785bb655dc757a1e3a47d8f12bdb8ae94b5e2de30939e0bef94bf565f2bfa5Block Operator
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