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 8157135 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 79833084 epoch_slot_no: 172284 block_no: 8156958 slot_leader_id: 8048683 size: 43363 time: 2022-12-18 21:36:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2eaa3b82fc1e39418ebf640622a9e25231f25fb4bc8b1351aee1545a74e5617Block Operator
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