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 8169376 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 80081255 epoch_slot_no: 420455 block_no: 8169199 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 26888 time: 2022-12-21 18:32:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4b3fe2ccc5c47219473bfab085400126f2d6cd38072d0c96ae02b9698d48c76Block Operator
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