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 8177671 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 80253531 epoch_slot_no: 160731 block_no: 8177494 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 30971 time: 2022-12-23 18:23:42 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7f40cb97aa447025ded914d5343d903356c9a93adc32979fc25527840ade353Block Operator
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