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 8156664 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 79824202 epoch_slot_no: 163402 block_no: 8156487 slot_leader_id: 5875070 size: 27153 time: 2022-12-18 19:08:13 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5162174ba5f7b666a0aeb5469d8a270b94c23fea7c1456e1e7a74acd05444051Block Operator
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