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 8177773 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 80255521 epoch_slot_no: 162721 block_no: 8177596 slot_leader_id: 7534995 size: 49501 time: 2022-12-23 18:56:52 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e1bce4c4d94839d53805f9954d70ba4139fb7a317b09bf352dadc8270c69978Block Operator
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