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 8173707 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 80171897 epoch_slot_no: 79097 block_no: 8173530 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 46858 time: 2022-12-22 19:43:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d0adee106b33b6f4b885454bfaf99653dde4fb1a3327b252b993da537533cc9Block Operator
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