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 8148092 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 79646477 epoch_slot_no: 417677 block_no: 8147915 slot_leader_id: 5328939 size: 57299 time: 2022-12-16 17:46:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cd0b48fbebd012d59c8e47ae5e27d5211b682b9afd15d49f3f1cdebef724107Block Operator
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