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 8155652 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 79802553 epoch_slot_no: 141753 block_no: 8155475 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 74069 time: 2022-12-18 13:07:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa16ede7ded95aaf4398b235e069e210048ebabdbd0fb454c224c6fdfb561a7c2Block Operator
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