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 8170691 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 80108949 epoch_slot_no: 16149 block_no: 8170514 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 84643 time: 2022-12-22 02:14:00 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb01f0b08de2a57a548ce3b75ed64a2c3a169365ae9af380b16b92aed21bb10d6Block Operator
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