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 8178109 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 80262027 epoch_slot_no: 169227 block_no: 8177932 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 88322 time: 2022-12-23 20:45:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6e3db14254aa664d3136cd190967fe598674eb548db3069fed2d91624f0bff4Block Operator
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