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 8172652 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 80148733 epoch_slot_no: 55933 block_no: 8172475 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 7373 time: 2022-12-22 13:17:04 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11ed934be52db842a0ba171bdd06b637308802c8657243ce0d97589b6f336518Block Operator
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