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 8178244 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 80265012 epoch_slot_no: 172212 block_no: 8178067 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 17866 time: 2022-12-23 21:35:03 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcebf481e3284be6d008fe8ff08affc40693a64bd7d93f606767851533e8ed68Block Operator
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