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 8171973 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 80134742 epoch_slot_no: 41942 block_no: 8171796 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 25041 time: 2022-12-22 09:23:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebfae750327443d154bfa5fcacfc0beed9cd0b4099cfa00c3c914ab966888588Block Operator
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