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 8176829 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 80236300 epoch_slot_no: 143500 block_no: 8176652 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 81390 time: 2022-12-23 13:36:31 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5e644b4be705c778e8a2193941ee4d2603c0b91ffdc463b6ae2925661674d8cBlock Operator
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