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 8180897 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 80319246 epoch_slot_no: 226446 block_no: 8180720 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 59636 time: 2022-12-24 12:38:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88a507bba849f32a7ea149c4d1c06beece75e9ba1a362432aa37b5d0e5ed0e13Block Operator
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