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 8170448 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 80103628 epoch_slot_no: 10828 block_no: 8170271 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 60882 time: 2022-12-22 00:45:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x697b6281743d759d99040d955530418c093d279c800c748ccdee96b01dc4997aBlock Operator
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