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 8171229 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 80120495 epoch_slot_no: 27695 block_no: 8171052 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 10305 time: 2022-12-22 05:26:26 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cf0319300a33478dbc6b20c6beb7db59c7243ba9ea21395301048b81b5c78e8Block Operator
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