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 8185181 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 87 slot_no: 80409468 epoch_slot_no: 316668 block_no: 8185004 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 74838 time: 2022-12-25 13:42:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x166681ad739945e9a59239be52a72786d10c972a614358a9673b720154d50abcBlock Operator
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