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 8171020 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 80116288 epoch_slot_no: 23488 block_no: 8170843 slot_leader_id: 6456084 size: 71961 time: 2022-12-22 04:16:19 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55a12396858f8f3ec3c44786149b335863500b691d655d237b9959caeea56811Block Operator
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