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 8156573 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 79822192 epoch_slot_no: 161392 block_no: 8156396 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 33502 time: 2022-12-18 18:34:43 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8446bbb1ef27441e76e976ee81e87d7135d16ec26f2dfa2ffe4dcf63843bfdbBlock Operator
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