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 8168465 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 80062752 epoch_slot_no: 401952 block_no: 8168288 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 2496 time: 2022-12-21 13:24:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d4b78e5d227be2987687d345c40c3a8d292c46474b0c4896fe22f7790039653Block Operator
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