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 8178461 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 80269959 epoch_slot_no: 177159 block_no: 8178284 slot_leader_id: 7534301 size: 47227 time: 2022-12-23 22:57:30 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4796f40c7bc8309f5fa19a960a3d184db50952cf8810e4f28072cb4a987c8333Block Operator
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