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 8172389 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 80143085 epoch_slot_no: 50285 block_no: 8172212 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 13060 time: 2022-12-22 11:42:56 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0af52c6759d2204c1966290c0d36f00b480e7b695441e867857716a3532a55bfBlock Operator
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