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 8171497 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 80125438 epoch_slot_no: 32638 block_no: 8171320 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 7630 time: 2022-12-22 06:48:49 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2868d6bb12373ec5d69f03f459f688730bbd5caf34bdcab56501174998ce06c3Block Operator
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