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 8169561 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 80085436 epoch_slot_no: 424636 block_no: 8169384 slot_leader_id: 5385987 size: 85144 time: 2022-12-21 19:42:07 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41c9cfeb01a317453fc932dea4a15e89c085d788ae0703f61dc7377529093d63Block Operator
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