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 8170606 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 80107012 epoch_slot_no: 14212 block_no: 8170429 slot_leader_id: 4556416 size: 58573 time: 2022-12-22 01:41:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b4aa38b1b4f7093623cf596cf55eb142277978f6fabe8c72cd5d9ae08015381Block Operator
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