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 8154073 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 79770938 epoch_slot_no: 110138 block_no: 8153896 slot_leader_id: 5251814 size: 47997 time: 2022-12-18 04:20:29 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae35b31daa8d54bea97b3919a530bdc35852dcda7509254cdd0c860426e10940Block Operator
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