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 8178325 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 80266822 epoch_slot_no: 174022 block_no: 8178148 slot_leader_id: 5776318 size: 69304 time: 2022-12-23 22:05:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee3fa031286ed96c09c1dc51affc0ca39fc5dcfc0e2a88c03a022e51085556a3Block Operator
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