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 8168440 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 80062189 epoch_slot_no: 401389 block_no: 8168263 slot_leader_id: 7920586 size: 75559 time: 2022-12-21 13:14:40 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8d6aca16c0e84942a135182dff300d54e1852c09f6837bb57c903f3fffa8e06Block Operator
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