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 8149737 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 79681665 epoch_slot_no: 20865 block_no: 8149560 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 77903 time: 2022-12-17 03:32:36 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x635f8d14efb027e87ce4760bb0e72a3b8c9491ac16521da5848196bbf126d676Block Operator
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