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 8176663 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 80232966 epoch_slot_no: 140166 block_no: 8176486 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 47564 time: 2022-12-23 12:40:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf52779db4afa8da77a4c437533916b9671a65fac7ce2874f5dd9f12326183817Block Operator
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