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 8155811 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 79806548 epoch_slot_no: 145748 block_no: 8155634 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 49781 time: 2022-12-18 14:13:59 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb204df8500cc6117ed8c4c7b275a648489b0e7ac4aa61ff67558c33d77fcd53Block Operator
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