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 8168404 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 80061574 epoch_slot_no: 400774 block_no: 8168227 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 20555 time: 2022-12-21 13:04:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb05c2931fa2bd3002951eb908341f410f4535b96bcd68af8857b2e55170e2f87Block Operator
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