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 8181743 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 80337934 epoch_slot_no: 245134 block_no: 8181566 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 24621 time: 2022-12-24 17:50:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc8bae448229fbd66c69a9044300a88740cd211eabeb7cdc6891fc6479e7a482Block Operator
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