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 8157137 Details
Epoch: 382 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 79833209 epoch_slot_no: 172409 block_no: 8156960 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 83973 time: 2022-12-18 21:38:20 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44187d5b6416bee0d874d54de4d7c933da7f08b78e694ff062f2279635e5393eBlock Operator
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