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 8156259 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 79816111 epoch_slot_no: 155311 block_no: 8156082 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 16676 time: 2022-12-18 16:53:22 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08518e495902d0cc6892f58c6f2f85fe36c9a19970ab64885923fe59f607bea0Block Operator
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