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 8183561 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 80375951 epoch_slot_no: 283151 block_no: 8183384 slot_leader_id: 8164082 size: 44103 time: 2022-12-25 04:24:02 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcf110593ad5fd453320cd8d00e2f92e658de7d5523b9265e6a0263d6fa0a4b3Block Operator
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