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 8152620 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 79740360 epoch_slot_no: 79560 block_no: 8152443 slot_leader_id: 6912505 size: 30523 time: 2022-12-17 19:50:51 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68170ca91106491305a315b8c2410c90a6cb99aaaa9d88a8c2bf9d16fffc9c77Block Operator
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