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 8179004 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 80280158 epoch_slot_no: 187358 block_no: 8178827 slot_leader_id: 6111915 size: 9948 time: 2022-12-24 01:47:29 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb35f637d6ef408fe5309e942c1a37653c060df3c86bd219e39b56e4c5b34d0caBlock Operator
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