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 8167919 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 80050769 epoch_slot_no: 389969 block_no: 8167742 slot_leader_id: 7779710 size: 16606 time: 2022-12-21 10:04:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5790dc7a84192820b8a24c17506b7c8049d6c8be686cd60fd69501f133151a5fBlock Operator
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