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 8154225 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 79773864 epoch_slot_no: 113064 block_no: 8154048 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 44071 time: 2022-12-18 05:09:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1803e6850ff202cb3c250a01d3c8d1a42c02ea4f24d43e6166777fd939626b66Block Operator
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