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 8178913 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 80278545 epoch_slot_no: 185745 block_no: 8178736 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 28590 time: 2022-12-24 01:20:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36c81ac5987f35300941b9b4db0f5034e124b7a1158aebf14a8aaed030918ce1Block Operator
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