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 8172524 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 80146061 epoch_slot_no: 53261 block_no: 8172347 slot_leader_id: 7257008 size: 82482 time: 2022-12-22 12:32:32 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x710e2548d2604f712ecea6a9945d96c1549d2b96ae291031bcad9cccbda191b0Block Operator
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