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 8168686 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 80067332 epoch_slot_no: 406532 block_no: 8168509 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 23950 time: 2022-12-21 14:40:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x430ab3566f6be3146d67514c209162147dcdb26b1cfd19dffe2417ee4b2b302aBlock Operator
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