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 8173463 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 80166278 epoch_slot_no: 73478 block_no: 8173286 slot_leader_id: 7455086 size: 20530 time: 2022-12-22 18:09:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb426b47ea45b5ab69423b8b46cb7f6bce5d9bd2b10194e9fc3843e4c505e98abBlock Operator
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