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 8173749 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 80172674 epoch_slot_no: 79874 block_no: 8173572 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 24814 time: 2022-12-22 19:56:05 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa51144952e56786e529ac8c81e4093ca5d260c564f2d174776c2653747a24884Block Operator
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