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 8183623 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 80377344 epoch_slot_no: 284544 block_no: 8183446 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 6840 time: 2022-12-25 04:47:15 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2512ea3f9cc02d7a4b5df46f7174b8c7ce04dae31454138f836da8e2609c201aBlock Operator
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