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 8155763 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 79805311 epoch_slot_no: 144511 block_no: 8155586 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 17411 time: 2022-12-18 13:53:22 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x871f1fe1f5c71960f799b1ee6cea0039cbbb3c0ebdd0123e6db242b602e7a7abBlock Operator
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