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 8169435 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 80082429 epoch_slot_no: 421629 block_no: 8169258 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 43768 time: 2022-12-21 18:52:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1e774398358626bdbde6fdc9b952f358644943d91d49ace54d0a9a3d5c23c8fBlock Operator
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