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 8174035 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 80178552 epoch_slot_no: 85752 block_no: 8173858 slot_leader_id: 4654045 size: 76680 time: 2022-12-22 21:34:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97303fa6938ee747f26eecff66ec9b80c0d797af1e6da6f4cc712b021205c41fBlock Operator
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