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 8180505 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 80310960 epoch_slot_no: 218160 block_no: 8180328 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 8385 time: 2022-12-24 10:20:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbe7cc0dc29608ea543341331fb11ad7ece4f6171fd510d7a7e601870148f65eBlock Operator
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