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 8178663 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 80273882 epoch_slot_no: 181082 block_no: 8178486 slot_leader_id: 4808698 size: 88311 time: 2022-12-24 00:02:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdba572b9ebeebcd9f49300d62b1c2e37528ebd9e9243c2e74d3513f405323c92Block Operator
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