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 8154303 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 79775290 epoch_slot_no: 114490 block_no: 8154126 slot_leader_id: 5929699 size: 21319 time: 2022-12-18 05:33:01 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b19083d7fc9b5a763c3b059bf8bd1165ebcf3745509e1ef13411506af0ae4d3Block Operator
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