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 8174471 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 80187767 epoch_slot_no: 94967 block_no: 8174294 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 68559 time: 2022-12-23 00:07:38 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8313d841a0cb11f0f4dc849f2b77ee73895906e412a1d7a3ad2bd05216343163Block Operator
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