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 8173170 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 80159562 epoch_slot_no: 66762 block_no: 8172993 slot_leader_id: 7857099 size: 38069 time: 2022-12-22 16:17:33 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d614e1da06474850cecb7e9d9315501453f483caa792a102fa95c0da3167ee2Block Operator
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