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 8153127 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 79751206 epoch_slot_no: 90406 block_no: 8152950 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 15874 time: 2022-12-17 22:51:37 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7899db15cf8960a8232871b67921c4031f1f8cba1f1c2cf5be12d81597e18541Block Operator
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