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 8156650 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 79823882 epoch_slot_no: 163082 block_no: 8156473 slot_leader_id: 6564907 size: 87333 time: 2022-12-18 19:02:53 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63f829a40a4b259fb31252a1389d5f0419a5dcbf8b827a29380399190b4d5873Block Operator
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