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 8172925 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 80154342 epoch_slot_no: 61542 block_no: 8172748 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 21087 time: 2022-12-22 14:50:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d866c7db50c0836b8a787b84a874e16c555bbb8e07a0f4e5313ff67256f4eecBlock Operator
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