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 8167588 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 80044362 epoch_slot_no: 383562 block_no: 8167411 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 5054 time: 2022-12-21 08:17:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb12ceadac4315027174d94ba326f3500c363b758d64898da3c9c2c0c62c35a41Block Operator
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