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 8149907 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 79684988 epoch_slot_no: 24188 block_no: 8149730 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 44712 time: 2022-12-17 04:27:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc809aa91ed8f853be5927e6ec967d568d6f678af95f27286b45c64ef62c98bf1Block Operator
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