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 8178606 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 80273001 epoch_slot_no: 180201 block_no: 8178429 slot_leader_id: 4577845 size: 80906 time: 2022-12-23 23:48:12 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacf48a252de72d234efa9425782f149615d3d38feb8393bf3b0d1740ac6ed29dBlock Operator
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