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 8173445 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 80165895 epoch_slot_no: 73095 block_no: 8173268 slot_leader_id: 7376398 size: 53303 time: 2022-12-22 18:03:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d5ca8df33f2c98068d947d6667eebd581f80558e02133279ce655f77a1e447cBlock Operator
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