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 8179152 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 80283312 epoch_slot_no: 190512 block_no: 8178975 slot_leader_id: 5242693 size: 24412 time: 2022-12-24 02:40:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcae62e241a722ed06242e9b4e18fd933720abbe263aa1c41eca9fe4cc7e08437Block Operator
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