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 8171905 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 80133632 epoch_slot_no: 40832 block_no: 8171728 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 88271 time: 2022-12-22 09:05:23 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00427f5ad9613543cefdf5c7cfe71ae9859b1af0586b238ce833ee44f66048a6Block Operator
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