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 8173822 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 80174140 epoch_slot_no: 81340 block_no: 8173645 slot_leader_id: 5178031 size: 37626 time: 2022-12-22 20:20:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd2ca5abeeea76dee25067691666dd07608ffb25565dde7ab745031bc96e52fdBlock Operator
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