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 8175238 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 80203051 epoch_slot_no: 110251 block_no: 8175061 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 15746 time: 2022-12-23 04:22:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd060cf841d93f0a87d1bbb61365f41d69e7199d07c1aa898e27fb556aafe9dfBlock Operator
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