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 8168497 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 80063451 epoch_slot_no: 402651 block_no: 8168320 slot_leader_id: 4639464 size: 87471 time: 2022-12-21 13:35:42 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d79885f1bc5e91f568c196a283e7df8593be86a24b841cd3cee6bf55620a7b1Block Operator
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