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 8178071 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 80261212 epoch_slot_no: 168412 block_no: 8177894 slot_leader_id: 5386322 size: 68569 time: 2022-12-23 20:31:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa4a8be2196574455730fbfc89e79da7f9e8e6bb623786146c734a93bf0f3fecBlock Operator
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