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 8169557 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 80085370 epoch_slot_no: 424570 block_no: 8169380 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 41263 time: 2022-12-21 19:41:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b85bc42d55d250a767b17642b5ad2dbfd2e20dbddecdd47c1a7c0b08f9ddd24Block Operator
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