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 8174051 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 80178917 epoch_slot_no: 86117 block_no: 8173874 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 85899 time: 2022-12-22 21:40:08 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb11451422e83faf6bf113a095568350b073664cf29da309b84f6042b7b15eaddBlock Operator
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