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 8150831 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 79703105 epoch_slot_no: 42305 block_no: 8150654 slot_leader_id: 4698595 size: 66230 time: 2022-12-17 09:29:56 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x494f4370d781a0a893649d1d0179209136495078e4763a4f29997296114c6a14Block Operator
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