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 8171846 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 80132331 epoch_slot_no: 39531 block_no: 8171669 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 23401 time: 2022-12-22 08:43:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x549e21a2eacd66174119c4b8f3df6c275a178157d3f47a2d02de4abe0aed91d2Block Operator
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