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 8172872 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 80152880 epoch_slot_no: 60080 block_no: 8172695 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 22179 time: 2022-12-22 14:26:11 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17e2c6b78aed4612a3cb00f64fd96b5bf0471e8e2b65283e4449d7d17f241326Block Operator
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