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 8180339 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 80307293 epoch_slot_no: 214493 block_no: 8180162 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 56835 time: 2022-12-24 09:19:44 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4acad65884d9c998ab379ca1157ba22ca2a397ff52cd4e2fc542026ba4026a1aBlock Operator
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