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 8170908 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 80113722 epoch_slot_no: 20922 block_no: 8170731 slot_leader_id: 7750739 size: 12608 time: 2022-12-22 03:33:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3635fb3b7e98ace7a3b41bdb65b6c00cdf5594b6f60012ac22f38cbd427fbbefBlock Operator
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