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 8169841 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 80090796 epoch_slot_no: 429996 block_no: 8169664 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 11151 time: 2022-12-21 21:11:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x180885bb1052f726601d791e954ef3a72e046b93687d1a99321ea0d22e8b1cfcBlock Operator
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