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 8173691 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 80171543 epoch_slot_no: 78743 block_no: 8173514 slot_leader_id: 5449400 size: 48381 time: 2022-12-22 19:37:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x865f27078e7463f91ada8ca0cd84054e3a105078759a3041338cdc85270a4bf1Block Operator
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