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 8170971 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 80115311 epoch_slot_no: 22511 block_no: 8170794 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 23245 time: 2022-12-22 04:00:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda75ef6a850734ceff2a359ef0c066deb0f874d9424471cb252d4a43a04e45dfBlock Operator
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