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 8170715 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 80109493 epoch_slot_no: 16693 block_no: 8170538 slot_leader_id: 7989282 size: 13584 time: 2022-12-22 02:23:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e4e468a3ec2711455b3db11f8f17fa0d665a629d319f2a98dd742666c8fb763Block Operator
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