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 8185335 Details
Epoch: 383 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 80413186 epoch_slot_no: 320386 block_no: 8185158 slot_leader_id: 7998108 size: 18079 time: 2022-12-25 14:44:37 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf3e61217ac2c510ab59d72f6297862cb62056d99c9a21a7adfac69710c7cb1eBlock Operator
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