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 8184117 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 80388151 epoch_slot_no: 295351 block_no: 8183940 slot_leader_id: 4577627 size: 66237 time: 2022-12-25 07:47:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97f0b72a45801e857e5f7fd5b83a60501921815da72cceffcd690b78d1092bc5Block Operator
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