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 8152540 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 79738250 epoch_slot_no: 77450 block_no: 8152363 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 36749 time: 2022-12-17 19:15:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22a6301f1f53be2f6ba9181640eb6edadb3d608eedd0404fab93078d2e88825fBlock Operator
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