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 8172914 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 80154064 epoch_slot_no: 61264 block_no: 8172737 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 88498 time: 2022-12-22 14:45:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4b5314185460abac5b1147cb11dcd2494e9fa1d317e7b941a50f13f05aa9fc4Block Operator
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