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 8175556 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 80210054 epoch_slot_no: 117254 block_no: 8175379 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 30606 time: 2022-12-23 06:19:05 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x610720d5afbaef68a1090b339a9c8013d78ff93052d8d99123e63bbe313f7d22Block Operator
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