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 8156325 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 79817385 epoch_slot_no: 156585 block_no: 8156148 slot_leader_id: 6404142 size: 71772 time: 2022-12-18 17:14:36 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cdde64c42fd82f038971f6d3576f0f3b015e7e569aba22268b8cb08d46b15d1Block Operator
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