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 8171428 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 80124247 epoch_slot_no: 31447 block_no: 8171251 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 73661 time: 2022-12-22 06:28:58 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x777faf0c21002717f65cf74a37bda8386fae2008798bfe2f2e8ae97cf3c19540Block Operator
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