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 8176559 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 80230581 epoch_slot_no: 137781 block_no: 8176382 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 51706 time: 2022-12-23 12:01:12 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4397dc383438ca3b21a54131817ce4facba3c0effdf635a8cc2a3b900bbf99f4Block Operator
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