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 8156943 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 79829143 epoch_slot_no: 168343 block_no: 8156766 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 81024 time: 2022-12-18 20:30:34 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60fa09ee7d836979e685e87bb2e1299e36fa4f5522e8964abef71e2a999c675fBlock Operator
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