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 8181849 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 80340319 epoch_slot_no: 247519 block_no: 8181672 slot_leader_id: 4563239 size: 87364 time: 2022-12-24 18:30:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde2147e34ffb0d90a02f456c11639ed44dd1302bffb4fd3057172aa3f6907b8aBlock Operator
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