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 8153875 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 79766568 epoch_slot_no: 105768 block_no: 8153698 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 67123 time: 2022-12-18 03:07:39 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaddc9e2db1114937e58b0d4e32a1e5c0b28d1f016bb36ad88ab725e47668df74Block Operator
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