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 8168374 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 80061064 epoch_slot_no: 400264 block_no: 8168197 slot_leader_id: 7150256 size: 9546 time: 2022-12-21 12:55:55 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86cd34d652aa7c52bf72b4841cfb9fd44110ad0e5eb35a7cf5b0f8a1cd564266Block Operator
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