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 8170644 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 80107816 epoch_slot_no: 15016 block_no: 8170467 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 84152 time: 2022-12-22 01:55:07 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff4e0b810a5016c0fd5afad906cd38123c525020d73f03674e36849d8a30b7b2Block Operator
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