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 8178001 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 80259874 epoch_slot_no: 167074 block_no: 8177824 slot_leader_id: 7231972 size: 73984 time: 2022-12-23 20:09:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1967534cf8500f727ed98d3200da48b94c44834f8348cf7dd46b783b868f706Block Operator
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