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 8180840 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 80318160 epoch_slot_no: 225360 block_no: 8180663 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 43901 time: 2022-12-24 12:20:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e4aa54b75db5b5431e8f0d026b29104f5543d4c3f41b9164856680e48bb43cdBlock Operator
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