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 8157055 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 79831600 epoch_slot_no: 170800 block_no: 8156878 slot_leader_id: 4961637 size: 58403 time: 2022-12-18 21:11:31 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6619edbb99d8db51b2195b4c99bb443eb1f8741173357cd8a656dcf79a687caBlock Operator
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