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 8179399 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 80288313 epoch_slot_no: 195513 block_no: 8179222 slot_leader_id: 7905751 size: 16391 time: 2022-12-24 04:03:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a74db7102fb06dac59da164aa86580e75ea5ddc7c27e2cf6f46dc1c0906b442Block Operator
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