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 8153991 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 79769369 epoch_slot_no: 108569 block_no: 8153814 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 36588 time: 2022-12-18 03:54:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0882ff33cf84fc9c5d5d259e59ba8d541478accfa5c5f0b8537e1c4ec98f9abeBlock Operator
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