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 8174008 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 80178012 epoch_slot_no: 85212 block_no: 8173831 slot_leader_id: 7295248 size: 82942 time: 2022-12-22 21:25:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1a38e96ec82825b11b05ac5986d8f7afad5d6868f2bcf93200658b575b6fadaBlock Operator
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