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 8174575 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 80190161 epoch_slot_no: 97361 block_no: 8174398 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 87794 time: 2022-12-23 00:47:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa90a31ed1fd297f07ac2a464ffd2b96077ee8c145af6ae77f8320847d1cc1fdbBlock Operator
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