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 8154270 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 79774709 epoch_slot_no: 113909 block_no: 8154093 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 23654 time: 2022-12-18 05:23:20 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa7abbc0bc8dc7dbdfb9edd9d48db7991b0c3badc8d9d424424caf72180e8d92Block Operator
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