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 8173396 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 80164639 epoch_slot_no: 71839 block_no: 8173219 slot_leader_id: 7261263 size: 82745 time: 2022-12-22 17:42:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3574f7b2e68ff29726d344c6e49dee4b27554427d9bccdb60fa9648e4b1c15efBlock Operator
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