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 8173473 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 80166457 epoch_slot_no: 73657 block_no: 8173296 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 86088 time: 2022-12-22 18:12:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50d9b4f9d54ace321d97bb6e39d6f97dd5f7fb271e16c468c58007552013ebb6Block Operator
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