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 8178143 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 80262816 epoch_slot_no: 170016 block_no: 8177966 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 25581 time: 2022-12-23 20:58:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6c4d8cdeab89c9e81a86c4ecb05bbabe81c24dbc71ed45bd5dc02abf55aa592Block Operator
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