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 8174978 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 80198351 epoch_slot_no: 105551 block_no: 8174801 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 48695 time: 2022-12-23 03:04:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfb04cafae73a17ae10fb2d171233d4c265f6b8e58a4cd1fe2fe94c14d382b9aBlock Operator
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