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 8173406 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 80164863 epoch_slot_no: 72063 block_no: 8173229 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 88549 time: 2022-12-22 17:45:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe28a8f803a1aab98d2d5a32dd990f3e3bd6395f3320485d2b13fd55fd5c3da53Block Operator
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