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 8174016 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 80178135 epoch_slot_no: 85335 block_no: 8173839 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 87197 time: 2022-12-22 21:27:06 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab2e3709e487eeca73eba397a3ac50d1842c4e66856408b6d400b5cf30ae2fe2Block Operator
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