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 8149829 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 79683913 epoch_slot_no: 23113 block_no: 8149652 slot_leader_id: 8020025 size: 88261 time: 2022-12-17 04:10:04 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16f71e9424f2ebc570a587de1be8f367fad4f074496479edc67aea227d17c851Block Operator
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