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 8178609 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 80273051 epoch_slot_no: 180251 block_no: 8178432 slot_leader_id: 5003808 size: 41296 time: 2022-12-23 23:49:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7db79f909a6c3db4d6d82cf7cdef89c3d1dc9d087ddfb81e861b4b2829e54d3Block Operator
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