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 8152796 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 79743902 epoch_slot_no: 83102 block_no: 8152619 slot_leader_id: 6985330 size: 51069 time: 2022-12-17 20:49:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89867f7c5cdeefa70a4fc2368a4e5dd21b98e5b0a3486390aa7c83dc802fc31aBlock Operator
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