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 8153169 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 79752176 epoch_slot_no: 91376 block_no: 8152992 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 88408 time: 2022-12-17 23:07:47 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b4fc61dba695ae442dc7c9fc6e7e9c9ffc790c738af0f2cb5b9121a96a33db3Block Operator
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