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 8174558 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 80189873 epoch_slot_no: 97073 block_no: 8174381 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 38414 time: 2022-12-23 00:42:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf3fe7d1fa816147048eedeb97c1a9df079feda9b04def03ff679e997fa20eeaBlock Operator
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