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 8175138 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 80201096 epoch_slot_no: 108296 block_no: 8174961 slot_leader_id: 7047130 size: 40891 time: 2022-12-23 03:49:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9599215776f0ab6b10ddc691e6b7d89771fd23c2c1eae2a729c735c7bb5a6f8eBlock Operator
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