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 8156324 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 79817339 epoch_slot_no: 156539 block_no: 8156147 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 52668 time: 2022-12-18 17:13:50 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6794a52998a1dc6dcd0d502677bc3283b6ac312e8e23eefbef7f3da0ea1fe000Block Operator
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