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 8147645 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 79637879 epoch_slot_no: 409079 block_no: 8147468 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 24707 time: 2022-12-16 15:22:50 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9ee5bddd3b6256746164cef9b7a24f8ee276e49d75c83fa2aac4099aaf806a4Block Operator
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