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 8178118 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 80262207 epoch_slot_no: 169407 block_no: 8177941 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 6403 time: 2022-12-23 20:48:18 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc55a6a403526d6ac7cebab85baec15043948f20abb66de5ba93384749bd36a47Block Operator
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