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 8181192 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 80326186 epoch_slot_no: 233386 block_no: 8181015 slot_leader_id: 6605175 size: 86860 time: 2022-12-24 14:34:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34f9197e4a8c51c8dad68548bfde76fba37dfdf962ea2b79a6d06e3cac39fb66Block Operator
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