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 8152771 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 79743581 epoch_slot_no: 82781 block_no: 8152594 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 30692 time: 2022-12-17 20:44:32 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6ef7d627a50158601fc26480dc06e1285373f2c8c2d05becf6c97483a0c25f7Block Operator
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