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 8155686 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 79803430 epoch_slot_no: 142630 block_no: 8155509 slot_leader_id: 5596479 size: 81599 time: 2022-12-18 13:22:01 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0922def8b8fdba46dfc7e8490cf68deb39606dbdcd06a97f6aa470d5df4c431fBlock Operator
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