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 8177857 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 80257101 epoch_slot_no: 164301 block_no: 8177680 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 15022 time: 2022-12-23 19:23:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb11ff972d681e0ce2b1366b0d07facb8e7138712285bc6758aaad2a640513036Block Operator
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