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 8169118 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 80076058 epoch_slot_no: 415258 block_no: 8168941 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 88730 time: 2022-12-21 17:05:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e6068e50f44577f1d9a6485df321732afcc337dd73a1567dc8bb79f8af7b867Block Operator
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