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 8172570 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 80146973 epoch_slot_no: 54173 block_no: 8172393 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 38946 time: 2022-12-22 12:47:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a48c0c67e9710e71a7a20818e6851a7f2460f00fa561d709887846e6fa5073fBlock Operator
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