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 8173989 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 80177634 epoch_slot_no: 84834 block_no: 8173812 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 15617 time: 2022-12-22 21:18:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10580cbde92230f8f7e360d47bed92b64805c1ea1df06b7f8d2f771457ad992dBlock Operator
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