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 8185082 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 80407519 epoch_slot_no: 314719 block_no: 8184905 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 1979 time: 2022-12-25 13:10:10 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9baab30438e092dba77b05d1c940017766ecfa79da79cf60907ec931879264cfBlock Operator
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