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 8151640 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 79719060 epoch_slot_no: 58260 block_no: 8151463 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 31127 time: 2022-12-17 13:55:51 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0381b25bafa159505251002a4d3dbc60bfc8e98f38630e39e4551969fb5b1cbBlock Operator
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