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 8148455 Details
Epoch: 381 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 79654102 epoch_slot_no: 425302 block_no: 8148278 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 54073 time: 2022-12-16 19:53:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45b72a13a700c252ae35a44fd219e2bd2f494ec57594384f516062db99d4c2eaBlock Operator
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