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 8168804 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 80069762 epoch_slot_no: 408962 block_no: 8168627 slot_leader_id: 5180907 size: 19934 time: 2022-12-21 15:20:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1ea8bfe69e100d87f56660c6e6826bd2289298bd730dc271d6bba87e106c66cBlock Operator
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