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 8170282 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 80100298 epoch_slot_no: 7498 block_no: 8170105 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 40939 time: 2022-12-21 23:49:49 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87a7cf9db8681e299c93aee9c9850f8007f125bb79ab8105b4b39b0072347159Block Operator
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