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 8184831 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 80402434 epoch_slot_no: 309634 block_no: 8184654 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 83612 time: 2022-12-25 11:45:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3939101c05adbaf13b68d5b29f975afe39c7e8d9884081a0563f4bd51b9eab2Block Operator
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