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 8180538 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 80311825 epoch_slot_no: 219025 block_no: 8180361 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 4010 time: 2022-12-24 10:35:16 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe25b586592b9e33eff2c2f8a385b1a1f5a5fe9fdbcf92597703197333a8cf9a4Block Operator
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