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 8178678 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 80274108 epoch_slot_no: 181308 block_no: 8178501 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 70113 time: 2022-12-24 00:06:39 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x544cda47a0920623b1fb6802dec476a9183e66a0e63888996b4e3028f5e7eeefBlock Operator
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