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 8145154 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 79584427 epoch_slot_no: 355627 block_no: 8144977 slot_leader_id: 6447359 size: 23383 time: 2022-12-16 00:31:58 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x985b4df3391fdc16d42eb2c313dbbaa94c1e643c45454c4ce961a79791b8c13aBlock Operator
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