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 8153030 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 79748796 epoch_slot_no: 87996 block_no: 8152853 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 16597 time: 2022-12-17 22:11:27 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x614791eae8102f3e93ed3c18e245fafce07b7662d8578610cb56b5e88246088aBlock Operator
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