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 8182100 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 80345152 epoch_slot_no: 252352 block_no: 8181923 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 53507 time: 2022-12-24 19:50:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xede3c172df25d119d664a6e0836e1164aef9c0ffec734233f4539ff2b377c2e8Block Operator
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