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 8178413 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 80268877 epoch_slot_no: 176077 block_no: 8178236 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 80837 time: 2022-12-23 22:39:28 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa842b7a59b737a2ad7ef9cb5005442491f13d843eda29f97484566a51c5bba84Block Operator
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