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 8168423 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 80061930 epoch_slot_no: 401130 block_no: 8168246 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 1844 time: 2022-12-21 13:10:21 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6983669a78a83803887ebc657ea1b3694fddb672658f5eed0bdd742b45ae6c3eBlock Operator
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