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 8173592 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 80169004 epoch_slot_no: 76204 block_no: 8173415 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 51816 time: 2022-12-22 18:54:55 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2f4d03bbaff4ee806ec36739e70e62cab9bc20263184c5a69f53f047c0e7439Block Operator
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