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 8174409 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 80186566 epoch_slot_no: 93766 block_no: 8174232 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 51282 time: 2022-12-22 23:47:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda03f40885f6da387b018c27b52cb02404ddb631d8f3761935e085de2f4722b3Block Operator
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