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 8150660 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 79700016 epoch_slot_no: 39216 block_no: 8150483 slot_leader_id: 7750739 size: 11848 time: 2022-12-17 08:38:27 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4427af168cdfa88e68c193f2046bdd0e34cb731cf6095d2bca3dcb8058b2dee2Block Operator
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