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 8154755 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 79784202 epoch_slot_no: 123402 block_no: 8154578 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 31217 time: 2022-12-18 08:01:33 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a22310e5a44ac5bafa9bec1ecb4d0651ae367c8e179fd8f36b86c52c0ff69e2Block Operator
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